"This time of year, you definitely don't want to rush back, and I think that's going to be a challenge," Murray said. "Obviously, I want to get back to playing, but you don't want to push yourself too early and re-aggravate it or whatever. I really don't know. I've never had an injury to the ligament, so it's hard to tell."
Murray said he sustained the injury by diving across the net and landing on his hand, which caused it to snap back. Although it is expected to keep him out to start the regular season, the break doesn't concern Murray.
"Honestly, it feels pretty good," he said. "It doesn't hurt or anything as long as I'm not using it. It's just the ligament that is a bit loose or whatever. Altogether, obviously it's a small part of your body so I feel good. It feels pretty good."
Murray said he doesn't know if his return will be closer to three weeks or six.
"It just sucks not knowing," he said. "I've never had a ligament injury that bad. That's the only thing that's keeping me out, the ability to kind of grip my stick properly. It kind of sucks not knowing, because I don't feel that bad to be honest."
Despite the injury, Murray enjoyed his time with Team North America and playing in a few high-quality games before reporting to camp. He was looking forward to using the experience to transition back into his role with the Penguins.
That's been put on hold, but Murray is attempting to remain optimistic.
"I felt really good," Murray said. "It's good to get that competition aspect in there so soon, so early in the season. Unfortunately now I won't see it for a little while, but it's something that I'll come back from 100 percent. I don't need surgery or anything, which is good. It should be all good."
