Not to be a nitpicker but she also lost to Kostner at the first Gp of the season, Skate America, against CzisnyI think that Kostner really deserves the title this year. IIRC, she's only lost to Tuktamisheva this season,
Gold: Carolina Kostner
Tenth: Amelie LaCoste
Why: Duh. I want her to get the second spot. I want her to prove SC’s indecision and mendacious politicking wrong. And also who cares when you get down this low.
What next? A DIFFERENT COACH. One with a much smarter COP strategy. If you’ve got a negligible success rate with a jump, why include it in the short program?
My dream would be a podium of Ashley, Akiko and Carolina in any order.