Yeah, I'm sure he can do it, and if/when he does, the scoring will be impressive.
I guess we'll just have to wait to see whether Keegan or Stephen is the first Canadian man to land the 4Lz internationally this season.
Also, after the GTSA, I can't imagine anybody other than Nam gets the TBD spot at at Skate Canada International.
you are correct that it would be hard for skate Canada to nominate anyone else... I guess Nic Nadeau is a contender, especially since Nam may fetch another even if anyone else w/d but Nic has less chances for that.
Re the 4lz... Conrad was trying it too last year but it seems that with Lee they have decided to go clean one quad at a time... he has a huge 3s as a place holder for the 4s.
Regarding Nam ... I don't think this is the final layout. 4s-2t, 4s are probably there to stay but the 3f that came next is probably a place holder for a 4t. If ever he regains confidence and momentum on it.
I am not sure why Nam only has 1 3a in his LP... his success rate on that jump has been okay... but having a clean skate, whatever the jumps are, is great that early in the season and I am glad that he is headed to his challenger and GP with that in mind. A comfortable clean skate (think about Mallet as well) is better than a hot mess under the new rules. I am happy about that.
For Keegan, it seems that his layout is optimized right now with the 4lz , 4t (2) and 3a(2) and he will be working throughout the season to get it stable. I am not worried... Let's keep in mind that when adding a new jump, it can derail the performance for a while, success or not.
Finally, very thrilled about Gabby's program. I like it because it shows her soft and beautiful skating in the middle section... which is something she was often blamed for while growing up. It's there. It's very well done. Layout is brand new for her as well and it's about time it changed.
I think she will do 3lz-3toe.... and the other combo looks like 2a-3t.... there will be a 3 jump combo either on the second lutz which she's trained a million times and done in past years, or she can tag it also on the 3s or 2a (she did 2a-2t here)...
So I am excited about that. I will certainly miss seeing her 3t-3t but if sh gets her 3lz-3t just as good, at least she won't lose points having to put jumps into SEQ.... So to me, that's also a very encouraging outing.
Kevin had an encouraging SP as well.. but his LP was a mess.
Benett : i just love his skating.... he is also getting better and better.
I am a bit worried in pairs still but for the rest, I think there is a breath of fresh air in Canadian skating and that we are headed for an exciting 4 years.