Moore returns to where his career started under Tom Renney. He took the year off following the death of his wife to cancer. In the beginning, he centered the popular HMO Line teaming with Ryan Hollweg and Jed Ortmeyer. A cohesive trio that injected energy into our team post-lockout. In many aspects, their grinding approach became the Ranger way. An identity we’ve seen since with captain Ryan Callahan and alternate Dan Girardi exemplifying what a New York Ranger should be. Brandon Dubinsky was also part of it until he was packaged to Columbus for Rick Nash.

The 32-year old former Harvard alum signed for one year, $1 million. There’s nothing wrong with it. He’s a solid player who can be plugged anywhere. Moore is a solid faceoff and team guy who’s great for the locker room. The question with his addition is what happens to Brian Boyle. A long time ago, the Blueshirts chose Blair Betts over Moore. Betts has since come and gone while Moore’s carved a nice niche for himself on nine NHL rosters. It’ll be interesting to see if Boyle is a trade candidate. He enters the final year of his contract.

Another new Blueshirt is Pouilot. A former first round pick of the Wild. Though the 26-year old versatile winger never fulfilled lofty expectations, he’s a speedy guy capable of 10-15 goals and 25-30 points. While nothing earth shattering, Pouilot has skill. It’s always been about consistency. He’s signed for one year earning $1.3 million. Another low risk investment.

Johnson might be insurance for the blueline. At this juncture, the 30-year old journeyman is a solid character who split time between Boston and Providence. At this stage, it appears he’s a depth signing for Connecticut. With the Rangers pretty set 1-7 with Ryan McDonagh, Dan Girardi, Marc Staal, Mike Del Zotto, Anton Stralman, John Moore and recent pick up Justin Falk, Johnson is eighth on the depth chart.

None of the moves Glen Sather made are sexy. Though you do question if he has something else planned. There’s a glut of third and fourth liners. With McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Carl Hagelin, Mats Zuccarello and John Moore still needing to be re-signed, there’s hardly any wiggle space. My guess is as good as yours. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.