Well I have been a member of this forum before it was even called The Golden Skate Forum. I have not been so bold as to make this statement. However, I am going to say that in my expert opinion and I do know what I am talking about. Gracie Gold is the next ladies Gold medal winner. I would work on the spins and if possible turn the triple lutz tripple toe into Triple Lutz, Triple Loop, Triple Loops. I think the spins expecially Beilman needs faster and more rotations.
My best guesses:
Men
1. Hanyu
2. Orser
3. Chan
Well that's more of a wish list than a best guess list I guess but given Chan's form this season, it's very possible.
.... I dunno - I think Chan can beat someone who hasn't skated as an amateur since the 80s.
Agree with the top two for Ladies/Pairs and Dance. I think B/L will probably sneak ahead of Duhamel/Radford (seriously dude, you're awesome, but Arnold?). VERY curious who ends up third in dance - that's become a real cluster.