Introducing the Merilatt Tracker: Holding Predictions Accountable
One of the many sayings by James Merilatt is…”this guy gets it!!” Unfortunately, while he may get certain things, Merilatt consistently misses the proverbial mark on most of his takes, and doesn’t admit when he’s wrong.
“This guy gets it!”
In the world of sports, opinions fly as freely as the balls on the court or the pucks on the ice. Everyone has their own take, their own predictions about who will emerge victorious and who will fall short. But what happens when someone consistently misses the mark? Enter the Merillat Tracker - a tool designed to put an end to the never-ending arguments and hold individuals accountable for their predictions.
Here's a breakdown of some recent predictions that the Merillat Tracker has flagged:
James confidently claimed that Marc-Andre Fleury would have been a better signing than Artturi Lehkonen. However, Lehkonen proved him wrong by scoring the game-winning goal in Game six against Edmonton. Not to mention, Lehkonen also played a pivotal role in the Canadiens' journey to the Stanley Cup Finals just a year ago, besting Fleury in the Western Conference Finals.
James asserted that the Avalanche didn't have the edge in goal or behind the bench with their head coach. Yet, in the final three games of the cup, the Avs proved him wrong by winning two out of three games, with Kuemper boasting a better save percentage than Vasilevskiy.
Throughout the 2022 season, James relentlessly called for Bednar to be fired due to his perceived inability to win in the playoffs. Thankfully for the Avalanche, James isn't calling the shots as a GM.
Despite his lack of confidence in the Nuggets, James predicted their victory over the Warriors during the 2022 playoff series. However, as we all know, that prediction fell flat on its face when they lost to the eventual champions.
James called for Michael Malone to be fired throughout the 2023 season, a season where the Nuggets emerged victorious as champions. Malone's leadership and strategy played a crucial role in their success, debunking James's call for his dismissal.
James predicted that the Broncos would win 11 games with Nathaniel Hackett as head coach in 2022. However, as the season progressed, it became evident that their performance fell short of James's optimistic forecast, raising questions about the accuracy of his predictions regarding coaching changes and team performance.
James confidently stated that Russell Wilson would be the comeback player of the year in 2023. However, as the season unfolded, other players emerged as more deserving candidates, casting doubt on James's ability to accurately predict individual player achievements.
On a lighter note, James's prediction about the Rockies seems to hold some weight, as they've shown ZERO promise, suggesting that even a broken clock may be right twice a day.
So, here we are, introducing the Merilatt Tracker. It's time to keep track of these bold predictions and hold their makers accountable. No more slipping through the cracks, no more avoiding the consequences of being consistently wrong. With the Merilatt Tracker, the truth will prevail, and opinions will be backed by accuracy or faced with the consequences. Let the tracking begin.
