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PHT Morning Skate: Neal hopes to ‘do different things’ now that time’s served

James Neal

James Neal #18 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a shot in the first period against the New Jersey Devils during the home opener at Consol Energy Center on October 3, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Devils 3-0. (October 2, 2013 - Source: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images North America)

PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.

James Neal feels he “can do different things” now that he’s served his five-game suspension. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

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After firing former Flames GM Jay Feaster, team president Brian Burke reached out to Boston College prospects Johnny Gaudreau and Bill Arnold to make sure they know that they are still part of Calgary’s long-term plans. (Calgary Sun)

Questions were raised about the Columbus Blue Jackets’ toughness and the strength of their fourth line after it was revealed that Jared Boll might be done for the rest of the season with an ankle injury. (Columbus Dispatch)

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma thinks that Philip Samuelsson has “developed the most in our organization of any defenseman in the last three years.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Matt Moulson has adapted to life with the Buffalo Sabres. (Sabres.nhl.com)

Colorado Avalanche prospect Joey Hishon talks about his experience with a concussion that sidelined him for 22 months. (CBC)

Highlights from Pittsburgh’s 4-3 shootout win over the New York Rangers:

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