Thoughts on women
- Kaori looks to be in control of her destiny. If she can maintain control and complete her weakest elements my bet is on her. Maturity and charisma help her stand out.
- Loena has a solid chance to be podium bound if she too maintains control and checks of her technical boxes as the judges will give her the marks for presentation and maturity. Her own competitive spirit and willingness to fight for her goals will control her destiny.
- Three talented young women Monę, Chaeyeon and Hana will vye for a shot at the podium. Nina P may have an outside shot as well. Anastasia Gubanova may put herself in the mix as well, but may not have the speed or firepower to stay ahead of the others.
- The Americans Amber and Isabeau need to find some consistency in order to challenge. Amber has the talent and the skills and just needs to believe in herself enough and concentrate to show us she has got this. Isabeau hopefully can regroup from her disastrously erratic season. The programs are beautiful and she has been working on her weaknesses. Perhaps not having too travel far will help her be less fatigued and stressed. She too needs to dig deep and trust herself and her hard work. The U.S. hopes for a decent finish for a home country worlds to showcase a growing crop of talent.
- I look to see Maddie bounce back and rise to the occasion of skating at home.