The 10 best team giveaways of the 2017-18 NHL season

Seeing the best hockey players in the world play is exciting, but a good giveaway can pump up a fan base even more.

Tuesday night in San Jose, the Sharks will be giving away one of the more unique bobbleheads: A shirtless Joe Thornton.
That one makes our list of best promotional items given away during the 2017-18 season. What else makes the cut? Funny you should ask.
10: Dominik Hasek bobbleheadSenators vs. Sabres, KeyBank Center, April 4.
The Buffalo Sabres have not revealed what the Hasek doll will look like, but we're here for The Dominator in bobblehead form, especially since he'll likely be wearing one of the team's great throwback uniforms.
9: Dale Hawerchuk mini bannerArizona Coyotes vs. Winnipeg Jets, Bell MTS Centre, Nov. 14

Many teams distribute mini banners to fans who attend games on celebratory nights. But the Jets earn bonus points for the awesome vintage logo that adorned Hawerchuk's jersey during his nine-season tenure with the team.
8: Obiz-Wan Kenobi bobbleheadVegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes, Gila River Arena, Nov. 25

Paul Bissonnette is one of the NHL's best characters, he even has his own talk show now, and you can't go wrong by combining his shtick with Star Wars and a bobblehead.
7: Patrick Eaves beardWinnipeg Jets vs. Anaheim Ducks, Honda Center, Jan. 25.
Tweet from @AnaheimDucks: You don���t want to miss the game tomorrow! Grab your free @Patrick_Eaves Beard, courtesy of @bodhileafcoffee, and get bearded up early to see Eaves drop the puck as a thank you to the fans.����� https://t.co/pKYMYzWFwV pic.twitter.com/a3tKmIerW8
We like when team promotions highlight unique aspects about their players, so the Anaheim Ducks reach the list by celebrating Patrick Eaves' incredible beard and giving fans a quirky and fun giveaway, that can also double as a face warmer.
6: Marc-Andre Fleury paper maskCalgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights, T-Mobile Arena, March 18

Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has become the face of the Vegas Golden Knights, so a paper version of his spectacular mask was the perfect way to celebrate him.
5: Los Tiburones jerseyNew York Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks, SAP Center, Oct. 14

The San Jose Sharks celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night by sporting spectacular warmup jerseys before their game against the New York Islanders, and those lucky enough to attend the game got an incredible replica jersey of their own.
4: Shirtless Thornton bobbleheadNew Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks, SAP Center, March 20

If you loved Brent Burns and Joe Thornton wandering around Pittsburgh without shirts, or took a look at them in the ESPN Magazine "Body Issue," the Sharks have the perfect item for you.
3: Joel Quenneville mustacheMinnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks, United Center, Oct. 12

Joel Quenneville's mustache has become the stuff of legend, it even has its own social-media presence, which is why the Chicago Blackhawks were brilliant to offer a replica version for their game against the Minnesota Wild in October.
2: Capitals gravy boatOttawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals, Capital One Arena, Nov. 22

The CapsGiving celebration on Thanksgiving Eve is an annual tradition in Washington, and besides the incredible (link) in-game entertainment (https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-fans-dress-as-turkeys-for-capsgiving/c-293279810) fans who attended this year received a helpful item for Thanksgiving dinner.
1: Dylan Larkin 'D-Boss' bobbleheadFlorida Panthers vs. Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars Arena, Dec. 11

Before he was an NHL star, Dylan Larkin was a YouTube icon known as "D-Boss," and the Detroit Red Wings found the perfect way to marry his past and his present for an awesome item.