Dominic Moore is congratulated by Brian Boyle after his series clinching goal in the second period.
AP Photo/Kathy Willens

In what’s best been described as a chaotic Day 1 of the Free Agent Frenzy, the Rangers at least were able to keep one player re-signing Dominic Moore for two years, $3 million. GM Glen Sather also signed forward Tanner Glass for three years, $4.35 million. A curious move considering he’s a depth guy who probably could’ve gotten a shorter term.

Let’s focus on the positive. With Brian Boyle not returning, it was essential for Sather to bring back Moore. The popular 33-year old checking center came back to Broadway last summer after taking a year off following the death of wife Katie, who succumbed to cancer. Not only did he play well in whatever role Alain Vigneault gave him but was an inspiration and locker room leader.

I’m thrilled that Moore decided to stay. In 73 games last season, he had six goals and 12 assists with a shorthanded goal. The key faceoff man was a fixture on the penalty kill and an instrumental part of the fourth line that performed admirably. The biggest highlight being Moore’s series clincher against Montreal on a perfect feed from Boyle that allowed the Rangers to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. I’ll never forget it.

In 25 postseason games, Moore tallied three goals and five assists including two game-winners with none bigger than the one in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. Of course, he’s more than just statistics. This is a player who works extremely hard and is versatile enough to slide up as Vigneault successfully did for Derick Brassard and Derek Stepan. How about that performance in Game 1 against the Habs? All he did was set up two goals and go plus-two. In Game 2 when they had just fallen behind, he made a key defensive play that led to a tying goal from Ryan McDonagh 17 seconds later.

Joining Moore will be Glass. A rugged winger who posted four goals and nine helpers and registered 247 hits for the Pens in 67 games last season. He took part in eight playoff games going without a point and four penalty minutes. Originally a Panthers ’03 ninth round pick, he’ll join his fifth team. Glass spent the past two with Pittsburgh after previously playing in Winnipeg, Vancouver and Florida.

At 6-1, 210 pounds, he’ll add some beef. There’s no question the Rangers can use some physicality. I don’t think Glass is an everyday player. But that’s how he’s been used. They’re paying him $1.45 million per season. So, he’ll play. What that means for Jesper Fast, J.T. Miller, Oscar Lindberg, Ryan Bourque and Danny Kristo remains to be seen. Don’t forget they also signed college free agent Ryan Haggerty. These are all players who will get looks in camp with Fast and Miller having the inside track.

With Sather moving on already, it looks like we won’t see much more activity. He still must re-sign Derick Brassard, Chris Kreider, John Moore and Mats Zuccarello. Miller, Kristo and Bourque are also restricted.