2018 Olympic Figure Skating Team Event Day 1

[Interspectator]

Some lovely performances from the pairs. My spirits are lifted.
Also amazed that Japan is not dead last in this division. Super cool!

 

[SarahSynchro]

To my fellow NBC viewers. Did anyone know it's the 20th anniversary of Tara's win? Did anyone hear about this? It seems like this is something we'd all like to hear about a few dozen times? So yes, I will confirm, this is indeed the 20th anniversary of Tara's win. You're welcome.

Wow, I’ve never heard of this Tara before. Olympic gold, you say? She must be really quiet and humble about it.

 

[Wo|flax]

Depending how Bradie and Shibs do, the U.S. has some interesting decisions to make....

I'm clueless how the TE rules work; I know they get 2 switch outs only; but do they get to switch out after SP, or have they already made decisions for FP and submitted them?

 

[Interspectator]

Wow, I’ve never heard of this Tara before. Olympic gold, you say? She must be really quiet and humble about it.

When Shizuka is commentating, they NEVER refer to her gold medal, because everyone knows. Maybe they think folks have forgotten?
Edit: Except at the beginning, when they introduce the announcers, they say "Arakawa Shizuka, Torino Gold Medalist"

 

[coldblueeyes]

I predict a second place for Russians, Kolyada falls was critical...and this without Ice dance, Canada has huge advantage in this.

Misha Misha....

Misha didn't do any good for Russia's chance at gold, but it's early. We'd have to expect more 30 points coming from ladies and pairs, and hope for B/S to try and get some 8s or 9s too if they want more than silver. Also, hope for whoever skates the free for men to get more than 6, and even then it's going to be tight.

 

[Barb]

there are not videos on youtube!!. What am I supposed to do? :sad4:

 

[Mrs. P]

I'm clueless how the TE rules work; I know they get 2 switch outs only; but do they get to switch out after SP, or have they already made decisions for FP and submitted them?

No, they have until the day before the event to decide.

So Pairs, they'll decide tomorrow
Ice Dance and Men, they'll decide on Saturday/Sunday.

I think I wouldn't make any decisions until I figure out who the top 5 teams who qualify are.

 

[VIETgrlTerifa]

If the U.S. somehow manages to be close to silver medal contention because both Bradie and the Shibs do well, I can see them rethinking using Mirai in the LP and go with Bradie in the LP and thus opening the opportunity to switch ice dance teams and thinking that any one of C/B and H/D have potential place as well as a clean Shibs over B/S and C/L.

 

[readernick]

I'm clueless how the TE rules work; I know they get 2 switch outs only; but do they get to switch out after SP, or have they already made decisions for FP and submitted them?

No, they can make those decisions after the short. They don't even have to submit their final decisions for the SP in ladies/dance until tomorrow (I believe).

 

[tjb]

Yay Mikhail is smiling. I hope he is feeling better

he's always smiling and happy, no matter what he shows on the ice. i'm so tired not only of his performances, but also of his attitude. he also likes to say in an interviews that he did well, right after he skates a program full of falls and pops

 

[skylark]

I think all of this makes it more like Bradie does both events, (

I'm curious and I'm dreadful at this sort of math (although ironically, I'm pretty good at math in general, LOL) ... but what are you thinking when you say this?

 

[NoNameFace]

I am over the moon for most of pairs we have seen today, so much of a great skating and powerful performances!

Have to say that top 5 got me in quite different ways - Germans and French have great programs which engages audiences in a very relatable level, the programs tell some story skaters are able to act out and there is a place not only to focus/marvel on elements, but to feel the emotion from the performance. One can just see a personality oozing from Aljona or Vanessa who are ruling the rink with their presence and performer's ability. Then we have Knierims who from the first look at them are making a statement about their love and care for ech other by every moved, affection written all over every element. And a lot of people is living for that kind of thrill seen in competitive environment. And then goes Evgenia and Vladimir, so well put together, focused, with powerful redition of a classic working for them so well - that style, the crispness of execution, speed, flow really sets them for their audience. And also we have Meagan and Eric with something lyrical, but no less empowered and skated with purpose, drive; the vehicle being for me quite uncharacteristic for them, but making it one of my faber of them ever, especially skated like today.

Applause for all pairs and a great, great skating!

 

[Roo87]

WHAT?! I will fight you! Don’t tell me you prefer the Jeff Buckley version! :disapp:

I love the Jeff Buckley version, but mostly because of The OC.

 

[schizoanalyst]

I'm curious and I'm dreadful at this sort of math (although ironically, I'm pretty good at math in general, LOL) ... but what are you thinking when you say this?

Bradie is more consistent, National champion, and she has a higher personal best internationally (set this season). If the USA tries to make a (foolhardy probably) shot for Silver or if there are big implosions by our dance and they want to hold Bronze, they will probably use Bradie for both instead of Mirai for the LP. (I think it's forgone Bradie is doing the SP, but maybe I'm wrong).

 

[readernick]

I think all of this makes it more like Bradie does both events, which would make me a bit sad since it would mean no medal for Mirai =(

Honestly, Mirai has not been looking good in practice at all (neither has Karen but that is to be expected). I think it would be wise to switch out the ice dancers not the ladies. In terms of talent, all of the American ice dance teams deserve a medal.They are neck in neck in international competition and can pretty much guarentee (if they don't fall: 8/9 points) I can't say the same about US ladies.

 

[coldblueeyes]

he's always smiling and happy, no matter what he shows on the ice. i'm so tired not only of his performances, but also of his attitude. he also likes to say in an interviews that he did well, right after he skates a program full of falls and pops

You haven't watched enough of him if you think that. But then, people like to criticize him for just about anything these days... :noshake:

 

[frida80]

Playlist, I did my estimates. Right now, as long as Kaetlyn delivers a clean SP and Gabby is clean in the FS, team Canada is loking good for gold. USA is still good for bronze. According to my estimates, even if Shoma did the FS for USA it wouldn’t make up the good made in pairs and dance.

 

[GGFan]

WHAT?! I will fight you! Don’t tell me you prefer the Jeff Buckley version! :disapp:

The man was an angel :dev3:

 

[VIETgrlTerifa]

Anybody know if Kostner will do both the SP and LP for the TE if Italy qualifies for the final? That could also affect if the US decides to substitute ladies or not.

 

[ice coverage]

No, they have until the day before the event to decide.

So Pairs, they'll decide tomorrow
Ice Dance and Men, they'll decide on Saturday/Sunday.

I think I wouldn't make any decisions until I figure out who the top 5 teams who qualify are.

Names for team Pairs FS do not have to be submitted to ISU until the day of the team Pairs FS (ETA: i.e., Sun Feb 11 in Korea) -- after completion of team SD and team Ladies SP on that day.