The Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Ryan Murray to a standard three-year entry level contract, club Executive Vice President and GM Scott Howson announced today. Murray was the Blue Jackets’ first pick, second overall, in this past June’s NHL Draft. Murray, 18, scored nine goals and 22 assists for 31 points and had 31 penalty minutes in 46 games with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL during the 2011-12 season. He led club defensemen in goals, assists and points despite an injury shortened season. He represented Canada at the 2012 World Junior Championships (bronze medal) and 2012 World Championships.