Emmi Peltonen is no longer on the entry list. Finland had several substitutes but apparently Finnish Fed has decided not send any skater here. Or at least they don't currently have any entries here but in theory they might add one later I guess.
There have been some other withdraws also and the number of entries are low throughout - only 16 men, 24 ladies and 9 ice dance teams.
Oh no, Artem Kovalev is back on the sub list. Anyone know why? Like others, I really enjoyed his programs last season and was looking forward to seeing him perform.
Ah, Trusova for the first JGP? Gah, that only makes the waiting so much more difficult!
I wonder if it's too much to expect both a quad as well as a 3A in her first competition. Probably not, right?
I'm aware of most of this. I just think the small roster size is sad, even if I know why it's small and even though there are some exciting teams present.
No familiar names among junior ladies. Can anyone challenge the Russians?