Coach Todd Richards said Thursday that Murray (ankle) has resumed skating, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Coach Todd Richards said Thursday that Murray (ankle) has resumed skating, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

Murray is closing in on the near end of his four-to-six week return timetable, and fully expects to play before the season draws to a close. It's not apparent when he might be cleared to take the next step in the process and practice with the team, but the fact that he hasn't hit any setbacks in his recovery thus far offers some encouragement.