S.J. Sharkie is Harlow Karlsson's best friend, even when they're about to be on opposite coasts.The San Jose Sharks mascot surprised Erik Karlsson's 3-year-old daughter with a house visit before the family moves east after the veteran [defenseman was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins](https://www.nhl.com/news/erik-karlsson-traded-to-pittsburgh-in-3-team-trade/c-345528364) on Aug. 6.Harlow couldn't contain her excitement when she saw Sharkie at her front door, immediately running to hug her furry best friend.Sharkie brought Harlow a giant rose as a gift, which the toddler later posed with for a picture.The twosome, alongside Harlow's younger brother, Stellan, played with toys in the house and played on the slide in the backyard.This isn't the first time Harlow and Sharkie have showed off their love for each other. The two [had a blast at the 2023 All-Star Game in Florida](https://www.tiktok.com/@nhl/video/7198584941448351019?lang=en).Looks like Penguins mascot Iceburgh is going to have some big shoes to fill.
