Wasn't gunna sign in till I read this comment.
+1 well said, bravo, it's good to have a well rounded perspective here, at the end of the day, he's one of our boys.
His comments have pissed me off as well as the elbow, but you are correct in your analysis of split second reactions in the game. This is way over analyzed by the league, and it's wrecking the game, along with those overly weaponized elbow pads themselves.
Did I think the hit was intentionally an elbow, yes, did I think it was fair, no, do I like Duncan Keith, no. Would this affect me cheering for team Canada or me not agreeing with playing him or cheering for him even though he was one of the best defenceman on the ice, hell no! At the end of the day, he's Canadian, and that's our team.
Do I like him now that the Olympics are over, maybe a little bit more than I did, yes, he will forever be a part of the best team Canada to step on the ice in my opinion. They benched the damn Norris trophy winner, that's how damn good we were! At the same time, I hope we run him over next time we play him.. God I love hockey!