Ryan Murray (knee) skated in full practice gear Thursday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Murray (knee) skated in full practice gear Thursday, Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

Murray revealed Thursday that he underwent a knee scope in June to clear up a cartilage issue, a procedure that kept him off the ice for most of the summer. While Murray didn't anticipate that any knee soreness would carry over into training camp, he's nonetheless been slow to progress to full practices. The Blue Jackets haven't relayed a timetable for his return, but the fact that he demonstrated some improvement Thursday suggests a return for opening night could still be in the cards.