The Seattle Kraken did not have a mascot during their inaugural season in 2021-22, so naturally, they felt the need to create one for the 2022-23 season. Well, they did just that and had "Buoy" the Troll debut before Saturday's preseason game.
It might seem strange that the Kraken chose a troll, of all creatures, to represent the franchise. Apparently, though, there is some significance there. The Kraken chose to use a troll because of a famous sculpture under a Seattle bridge that has been a landmark for the past 32 years - the Fremont Troll. The sculpture was featured in blockbuster hits The Twilight Saga and Sleepless in Seattle.