The 2018-19 season is a good time for:
Russian ladies, Jr and Sr - they are dominating the sport right now.
North American ice dance - as above.
Japanese Sr ladies - doing well. The competition is strong, second to Russians right now.
It is an interesting time for:
Russian Sr men - they are doing well, a few of them are pretty close, but not in the very top.
US Jr ladies - in lack of a Sr lady who is a likely medalist at major events, the US ladies' field is wide open as they await the next Michelle Kwan.
Russian Jr ice dance - they are doing ok at JGP, but who will make it to Sr level and win medals again?
Russian Jr pairs - from the looks of JGP standings, the future is Russian. Is it really?
Korean Jr and Sr ladies - many moved to new coaches and are thriving, will challenge Japanese seniors soon.
US pairs - not sure whether to put them in the "interesting" or the "bad" times group. Most of last season's pairs are still around, will there be changes at the top?
It is not such a great time/rebuilding time for:
US Sr ladies
Canadian Sr ladies
Canadian pairs
Thoughts? Different opinions? Share them!
Russian ladies, Jr and Sr - they are dominating the sport right now.
North American ice dance - as above.
Japanese Sr ladies - doing well. The competition is strong, second to Russians right now.
It is an interesting time for:
Russian Sr men - they are doing well, a few of them are pretty close, but not in the very top.
US Jr ladies - in lack of a Sr lady who is a likely medalist at major events, the US ladies' field is wide open as they await the next Michelle Kwan.
Russian Jr ice dance - they are doing ok at JGP, but who will make it to Sr level and win medals again?
Russian Jr pairs - from the looks of JGP standings, the future is Russian. Is it really?
Korean Jr and Sr ladies - many moved to new coaches and are thriving, will challenge Japanese seniors soon.
US pairs - not sure whether to put them in the "interesting" or the "bad" times group. Most of last season's pairs are still around, will there be changes at the top?
It is not such a great time/rebuilding time for:
US Sr ladies
Canadian Sr ladies
Canadian pairs
Thoughts? Different opinions? Share them!