Yes this is definitely a big chance for them... they could actually even win :eeking: though I don't see that as the most likely scenario.
Though this is one of the weakest GP ice dance fields, it is probably at this point the most interesting in terms of who is going to manage to place where.
I agree, I think many people are not thinking about S/B because they have not been in the picture and during the test skates their programs weren't well received. I don't remember what senior B they did (they changed a lot, iirc) or what their scores were there. Imo I think B/S have the best shot, but all the Russian teams still have a chance, especially now P/C are out.