- Joined
- Feb 9, 2009
So many Russian ice dance people are talking about how its not a good thing that so many teams are so new and young. They want a veteran team as the leader. Zhulin is still b/s coach and he did totally wreck their last season but even if they were only russian champs because of I/k mistake they were still in a position to win and I don't think that will change. I don't think they would return if they weren't getting messages they would not be treated as the best.
While it's understandable that they want veteran leaders it's not like they are not there. I/Z maybe a new partnership but Elena and Ruslan do have experience in their own rights. I like B/S as skaters but his injury was a serious one. They were shafted program wise in 2014, they have been off the ice for a season while other teams have been breaking ground. I think they can get the second spot in Russia but would have to really wow to do that. The judges seem to really love I/Z and if I/Z come out with some innovation and great programs (I have a feeling they are) the judges will show them love.