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Bettman on Emery fight: ‘I don’t think anybody liked it, liked what it looked like’

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NEWARK, NJ - AUGUST 15: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman addresses the media during the press conference announcing the new ownership of the New Jersey Devils on August 15, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

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While Philadelphia’s Ray Emery wasn’t suspended for his role in the one-sided fight with Washington’s Braden Holtby, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman wasn’t happy with how things happened in Philadelphia on Friday.

Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch spoke with the commissioner and got his thoughts on what went down concerning Emery.

“We constantly monitor and look at the game,” Bettman said. “There was no rule that was violated to elevate things to the level of a suspension. It’s something we’ll continue to discuss.

“I don’t think anybody liked it, liked what it looked like. Fortunately it’s not something that happens very often. But I’m sure it’s something we’ll focus on, particularly with the general managers.”

Bettman voiced his support for Brendan Shanahan and the NHL Department of Player Safety and the job they’ve done. He reiterated the rarity in which things like this occur as well as the relative smaller percentage of hits that require their attention.

That said, it’s not good for Emery or the Flyers if the biggest boss is taking notice.

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