Clarke A Dinosaur? Or Just A Homer?

Hello. While it happened a while ago, the cheap shot Steve Downie took on Jason Blake is still being discussed. The Flyer's famous VP Bobby Clarke's remarks are also receiving air time.
Clarke commented he loved Downie punching Blake, saying Blake deserved it because he said Downie should've been ejected for a very long time for his hit on Dean McAmmond.
So is Clarke an "eye for an eye" dinosaur the NHL is sometimes portraded as not only existing, but encouraging? Or is Bobby just a homer?
Well those of us who are old enough can remember the same Bobby Clarke slashing the ankle of Valerie Kharlamov in Game 6 of the '72 Canada-Soviet Summit Series. And while some Canadians were appalled with the behaviour, the rest were glad to get Kharlamov out of the series, and to eventually win it.
Were we homers? You bet! Would Leaf fans be cheering Blake if he had cheap shotted Downie? Would they say Downie deserved it? Of course!
Many times we have to take comments from the person's perspective. And this time, I think Clarke was just being a homer. However, if you think he's a dinosaur I won't argue it.

Regards,
Steve