There is a myth that the NJ Devil is based on the “Jersey Devil” that haunts the Pine Barrens. In reality, the Jersey Devil is described as a kangaroo with leathery bat wings and a goat’s head. The NJ Devil, on the other hand, has a thin John Waters-like mustache.
Carolina Hurricanes: Stormy
Having an anthropomorphic pig as a mascot in a region famous for its barbecue is the kind of twisted thing we love. We imagine it was born out of necessity, as it's pretty hard to conceive of a stuffed lebanon email list animal mascot powered by wind. Maybe a broken umbrella or a sandbag. Who knows.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Thunderbug
Thunderbug is straight-up adorbz, combining two of the mascot's best attributes: giant eyes and inflatable antennae. Much better than what we assume was Option B for Tampa: a passed-out 40-year-old man in an ill-fitting Gasparilla pirate costume.
Vancouver Canucks: Fin the whale
The cutest orca this side of Free Willy, Fin stands out for once kissing Pamela Anderson with his mouth open, something we're sure he reminds his companions of every All-Star weekend.
Washington Capitals: Slapshot
For years, Slapshot might have been second only to Alex Ovechkin in memorable public appearances to promote the Capitals around D.C. Unfortunately, unless Slapshot steps up his goal celebration game and starts making half-naked snow angels in public fountains, he'll remain the second-most likable mascot on the Capitals.
