You're right, it's not Eichel's fault that they're losing.
But the Knights had a particular strategy this year, a strategy that seemed somewhat sketchy, but they did it anyway and it doesn't seem to be working out for them. They could still make the playoffs, but time is running out for them to make a run.
Why do their failures bring some Flames fans joy (myself included)? Because they thought they had outsmarted everyone by snagging Eichel (a player the Flames were in the running for) and using LTIR to make it all work. Now it seems their plan is blowing up in their face.
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