OK … Japan Nationals will be "THE" Men's event of all the Nationals. The depth of talent amongst the Japanese men is almost as unfathomable as the reality that several of the best Men's skaters in the World will have their season's essentially end before the New Year. While this can be one of those times where people say "I wouldn't want to be a judge" the fact is, in mens' - whether one lands the jumps or not, matters for a lot.
Projections? AND, will competing in the Grand Prix Final (in Japan, but only 2+ weeks before Japan Nationals) help or hurt in terms of preparations and "sentiment"?
Projections? AND, will competing in the Grand Prix Final (in Japan, but only 2+ weeks before Japan Nationals) help or hurt in terms of preparations and "sentiment"?