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Well I always start with ladies. Naturally the disclaimer whoever skates best that night as you know fairness and justice is who I am( libra- the scales).
But still I want to see at least one deserving North American make it.
The gold will likely go to a Evgenia. Pretty much a lock. I think the Japanese fed is powerful so based on the past if Satoko is clean she likely will podium. She is up against 3 great Russians but Anna P has the inside track last two years.
Of course I'd rather Ashley had the skate of her life she might get bronze seeing she isn't skating in USA this year. This would be a great thing and a great hope for Olympics. I love Karen Chens sp and I can seee maybe maybe intl judges will see she is the total package. She has confidence and could be the American on podium. I don't see Bell as being confident. Her nerves seem to blow up her talent. But she is adorable. I enjoy her very much when she is in control.
It looks like Mai is possible although she should not be on podiums yet with the childish programs and really lacks pcs but we just saw 4cc so there you have it. Technical skills win. She is a kid so it's a walk in the park like for Tara at that age. She is a cute child but certainly not close in any way to several top ten stylish artistic ladies. Wakaba could put it down. There is power and maturity and focus there. So those are my two Japanese ladies possible and I would prefer Wakaba if Satoko messes up over Mai.
I really really want Ashley or Karen to take a spot but if not I am very much a fan of Katelyn. When on she is majestic and a very special ladies who has it all. I would be thrilled for Canada to see that Joanie Rochette has a successor. If she fails I am rooting for Gabby Daleman who I was talking up for her competitive verve when Osmond was injured falling forgotten. And all talk then was Alaine who is awesome as well. But a nervous competitor I felt Gabby would outperform her and she has.
If we can't get an American to skate lights out and keep the Russian sweep away, then I'm rooting for Canada. It was great seeeing three Canadian ladies champs at their nationals. They have never had it so good.
As for men Nathan Chen could win this and that would be thrilling. I would like to see Patrick do his best and podium- kind of a long shot. Hangul has this great sp but his long has not grabbed me but when clean or close he simply flies. I have been a Javi fan for years when he was new to Orser. I like his programs and his Malaquena is so authentic. I really don't care for Boyang yet despite the quads and don't like Spider-Man. Watching an elegant guy like Jason is a reward in itself but men's skating is about variety of quads and his time I think has peaked. As a taller, more muscular guy he is really at a disadvantage. His age goes against him learning to do a couple in competition. Patrick is now an underdog but his skating skills are so beautiful they love him and root for his jumps.
I think it will be quad meisters on the podium and Chen is a force of nature. His style is evolving despite the injuries he is truly a phenom. I think he will will and I hope he does.
I would like to see Chock and Bates take gold. I don't agree the ships are better this year or that their programs are harder. That said Virtue /Moir likely will. I have never been as crazy about P/C as others. Strangely I prefer the male skater in this pair to the female and I enjoy them but not loving this years dances.
As for ice dance I am not paying attention but I have always like Stolbova/klimov since 2014. I don't really watch the programs even the top teams so I leave that for another to talk about. Though I am not a trumpulist I do support the north Americans as I am one and they are underdogs in two disciplines.
What I don't want to see is any country sweeping unless it is totally earned. And the Russsian girls could earn it. I am assuming the R team is Zhenya, anna and sostskova. Please if that is not the selection for number 3 someone please correct me. I like all these ladies and they are truly impressive. But hey hoping us or Canada or Japan can grab a spot.
Who are you hoping has the skates of their lives? Thanks for opinion.
But still I want to see at least one deserving North American make it.
The gold will likely go to a Evgenia. Pretty much a lock. I think the Japanese fed is powerful so based on the past if Satoko is clean she likely will podium. She is up against 3 great Russians but Anna P has the inside track last two years.
Of course I'd rather Ashley had the skate of her life she might get bronze seeing she isn't skating in USA this year. This would be a great thing and a great hope for Olympics. I love Karen Chens sp and I can seee maybe maybe intl judges will see she is the total package. She has confidence and could be the American on podium. I don't see Bell as being confident. Her nerves seem to blow up her talent. But she is adorable. I enjoy her very much when she is in control.
It looks like Mai is possible although she should not be on podiums yet with the childish programs and really lacks pcs but we just saw 4cc so there you have it. Technical skills win. She is a kid so it's a walk in the park like for Tara at that age. She is a cute child but certainly not close in any way to several top ten stylish artistic ladies. Wakaba could put it down. There is power and maturity and focus there. So those are my two Japanese ladies possible and I would prefer Wakaba if Satoko messes up over Mai.
I really really want Ashley or Karen to take a spot but if not I am very much a fan of Katelyn. When on she is majestic and a very special ladies who has it all. I would be thrilled for Canada to see that Joanie Rochette has a successor. If she fails I am rooting for Gabby Daleman who I was talking up for her competitive verve when Osmond was injured falling forgotten. And all talk then was Alaine who is awesome as well. But a nervous competitor I felt Gabby would outperform her and she has.
If we can't get an American to skate lights out and keep the Russian sweep away, then I'm rooting for Canada. It was great seeeing three Canadian ladies champs at their nationals. They have never had it so good.
As for men Nathan Chen could win this and that would be thrilling. I would like to see Patrick do his best and podium- kind of a long shot. Hangul has this great sp but his long has not grabbed me but when clean or close he simply flies. I have been a Javi fan for years when he was new to Orser. I like his programs and his Malaquena is so authentic. I really don't care for Boyang yet despite the quads and don't like Spider-Man. Watching an elegant guy like Jason is a reward in itself but men's skating is about variety of quads and his time I think has peaked. As a taller, more muscular guy he is really at a disadvantage. His age goes against him learning to do a couple in competition. Patrick is now an underdog but his skating skills are so beautiful they love him and root for his jumps.
I think it will be quad meisters on the podium and Chen is a force of nature. His style is evolving despite the injuries he is truly a phenom. I think he will will and I hope he does.
I would like to see Chock and Bates take gold. I don't agree the ships are better this year or that their programs are harder. That said Virtue /Moir likely will. I have never been as crazy about P/C as others. Strangely I prefer the male skater in this pair to the female and I enjoy them but not loving this years dances.
As for ice dance I am not paying attention but I have always like Stolbova/klimov since 2014. I don't really watch the programs even the top teams so I leave that for another to talk about. Though I am not a trumpulist I do support the north Americans as I am one and they are underdogs in two disciplines.
What I don't want to see is any country sweeping unless it is totally earned. And the Russsian girls could earn it. I am assuming the R team is Zhenya, anna and sostskova. Please if that is not the selection for number 3 someone please correct me. I like all these ladies and they are truly impressive. But hey hoping us or Canada or Japan can grab a spot.
Who are you hoping has the skates of their lives? Thanks for opinion.
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