ESPN reports on the Ranger's resurgence this year. Here is a good quote;

"Twenty-three-year-old Lundqvist, one of approximately 17 dark-haired Swedes, is coming off a four-season run with Vasta Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League.

"Goaltenders at this level usually come into their own around the mid-20s, or whatever, after a significant NHL experience behind a No. 1 guy," Renney said. "Henrik's growth, I would suggest, is accelerated simply because of his experience in Europe.

"He's played in a couple of world championships; he's played in a very good Swede league. Our game is a hybrid of both North American and European hockey now, especially with the red line out, so I think there's a level of comfort there for him."

Renney laughed.

"But having said that, too, this is New York, the big city and high expectations, whether we are rebuilding or not," Renney added. "He certainly has met the expectations of the organization, and I would think the fans.""

Actually, there are at least two dozen non-blondes in this country. Sheesh.