2018 Skate Canada: Ladies' Pre-game chat

[LadyB]

Although Ladies is usually not my favourite competition, this time I won't miss it. I wish Zhenya, Liza and Elizabeta would all podium. I so want Zhenya to have that top finish mojo back, while on the other hand I'm totally in love with Liza this season. Not just her performances, but the way she says 'guys, guys, I'm still here, you know!" Go for it, girls!

 

[lavenderblossom]

Veronik Mallet has withdrawn https://twitter.com/ISU_Figure/status/1055522108627996673 I liked her performances at Finlandia.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

Veronik Mallet has withdrawn https://twitter.com/ISU_Figure/status/1055522108627996673 I liked her performances at Finlandia.

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that she will have a quick and full recovery.

 

[CoyoteChris]

Ladies - best scores in SP and FS.
SP:
1 Elizaveta TUKTAMYSHEVA RUS 73.83
2 Evgenia MEDVEDEVA RUS 70.98
3 Elizabet TURSYNBAEVA KAZ 70.95
4 Mariah BELL USA 70.02
5 Starr ANDREWS USA 62.60
6 Wakaba HIGUCHI JPN 57.54
7 Mako YAMASHITA JPN 55.33
8 Alaine CHARTRAND CAN 53.60
9 Alicia PINEAULT CAN 52.47
WD Veronik MALLET CAN 51.51
11 Yura MATSUDA JPN 47.75
FS:
1 Elizaveta TUKTAMYSHEVA RUS 140.38
2 Evgenia MEDVEDEVA RUS 133.91
3 Elizabet TURSYNBAEVA KAZ 129.79
4 Mako YAMASHITA JPN 126.89
5 Mariah BELL USA 118.95
WD Veronik MALLET CAN 113.17
7 Wakaba HIGUCHI JPN 109.47
8 Alaine CHARTRAND CAN 108.50
9 Alicia PINEAULT CAN 107.23
10 Starr ANDREWS USA 102.93
11 Yura MATSUDA JPN 95.27

Thanks a bunch for doing these data posts...they are much appreciated.

 

[mau]

I kinda want Lil Bet to be a dark horse and win this...

 

[moriel]

I kinda want Lil Bet to be a dark horse and win this...

Id be fine with Tuktik, Zhenya and Lil Bet on the podium at any order.

 

[jersey1302]

I feel Evgenia will run away with is. Tukt will get a silver and bronze.. that could be up in the air to a few.. maybe Alaine Chartrand can build two solid skates after her clean skate at SA in the FS.

 

[Azikin]

I kinda want Lil Bet to be a dark horse and win this...

It wouldn't surprise me if she surprised everyone..

 

[flanker]

I kinda want Lil Bet to be a dark horse and win this...

I can't say there is clear favorite now. Zhenya, Liza, Lilbet and Wakaba Higuchi (who is last worlds silver medalist) can all be potentially on podium. I also hope Dasha gets better. It can be pretty evenly matched competition.

 

[LynsJ]

Zhenya is looking good in practice. I'm really rooting for her and for Liza. Gold and silver in any order would make me happy!

 

[Fluture]

Zhenya, Liza and Lil‘Bet are my bets for the podium. In this order even though Liza or Lil’Bet could potentially beat Zhenya if they‘re clean and she‘s not. Wakaba is a wonderful skater, too but from what I‘ve heard she‘s injured and she didn‘t seem too secure in practice either. Would love for Dasha to make a statement and have cleanish programs here.

 

[likevelvet]

Alaine's programs this season are beautiful. Hoping for a great showing from her!

Another amazing Japanese ladies field!