2017 GP NHK Mens SP

[Sam-Skwantch]

How is Sergei looking this year? He always seems to have something nice very to offer. I think it was Skate America last season where he had an amazing FS.

This will be a fun event. Hoping for clean skates for this über cool lineup.

 

[Mrs. P]

How is Sergei looking this year? He always seems to have something nice very to offer. I think it was Skate America last season where he had an amazing FS.

This will be a fun event. Hoping for clean skates for this über cool lineup.

Sergei got a new PB in the FS at the Minsk Challenger Series competition: http://www.figure.skating.by/competition/Ice_Star_2017_CS/CSBLR2017_Men_FS_Scores.pdf

I hope he does great here. I always have a soft spot for the guy.

I think the podium is pretty open aside from Hanyu, though I think there are a few guys who have better odds of getting on it.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Sergei got a new PB in the FS at the Minsk Challenger Series competition: http://www.figure.skating.by/competition/Ice_Star_2017_CS/CSBLR2017_Men_FS_Scores.pdf

Did a couple judges miss their flight or something?

BTW I plan on making up my 5pt deficit to you in the predictions game during the men’s event

 

[Mrs. P]

Did a couple judges miss their flight or something?

BTW I plan on making up my 5pt deficit to you in the predictions game during the men’s event

Wow, Sam, I didn't realize I was such a motivator to you in the Predications Game. It's kind of flattering!

And if you make up those five points in men, I won't be surprised. Cause at this rate, I can see Jason finishing 2nd or 8th equally as likely given the voodoo of this event for him.

 

[da96103]

Cheering for Hiroaki! This is his very belated, very first GP event.

Is he the one dressed as the peacock at Nationals last year?

 

[xeyra]

Is he the one dressed as the peacock at Nationals last year?

Yes, he was the wonderful peacock. Japanese men take their costuming very seriously.

 

[NoNameFace]

Yes, he was the wonderful peacock. Japanese men take their costuming very seriously.

agree - we can debate on taste level and personal preference, but their costume game is always fierce: feathers, embroidery, colours, finishing, ruffles, illusions. I'm still in awe over some of Daisuke Takahashi's costumes when I re-watch his performances...

 

[msteach3]

Yes, he was the wonderful peacock. Japanese men take their costuming very seriously.

:rofl2:

 

[Tavi...]

So it looks like start orders are already up.

 

[MaiKatze]

Yuzuru seems to have sustained an injury during practice. Let's hope everything is alright and he is able to compete tomorrow! *fingerscrossed*

 

[demarinis5]

Yuzuru seems to have sustained an injury during practice. Let's hope everything is alright and he is able to compete tomorrow! *fingerscrossed*

Fingers crossed right along with you! Go Yuzu!

 

[LadyB]

How is Sergei looking this year? He always seems to have something nice very to offer. I think it was Skate America last season where he had an amazing FS.

This will be a fun event. Hoping for clean skates for this über cool lineup.

I hope he does great here. I always have a soft spot for the guy.

I'm totally with you, guys! So far, Sergei's been definitely in fighting mood, and so he should be. He has as much a chance as anyone and he's well up for competition. Come on, Sergei!
I'm also looking forward to Dima Aliev and Yuzu's Seimei. When he did that at NHK in 2015... I'll never forget!
However, he sustained an inury. Blimey, who has cursed Team Orser this season :eeking: Well, better now than later.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Aughhhhh I'm so worried for Yuzuru.

 

[mrrice]

I hope Jason and Adam skate well here. I think they'll be fighting for the last spot on the Olympic Team as I expect Nathan, and Max to get 2 of the 3 spots......

 

[moriel]

I hope Yuzu will have the strength to sit this out if he is actually injured, and only skates if he is entirely healthy.

 

[kevinVchicago]

I am looking forward to seeing Alexei Bychenko!

 

[singerskates]

I think 4Lz and 4A skould not be allowed. Too many injuries.

 

[lavenderblossom]

I just realised that I'm going to be busy at the exact time Deniss is skating noooo!!!
Good luck sweet prince! :luv17: please let him land everything I just want him to be happy

 

[vexlak]

Sorry to disappoint you folks, Yuzu is most probably out of this competition...

 

[Interspectator]

https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2017/11/10/0010720649.shtml -Yuzu has officially withdrawn.