2018-19 Russian Ladies' figure skating

[russianfan]

You're speaking as if Konstantinova had ever been superb in JGP series

you're speaking as if Konstantinova had ever been superb at any competition

P.S. well ok, she was somewhat decent at Nationals (still not deserving the PCS she had)

 

[Mawwerg]

Studio 38 have made a nice video about Anna Tarusina. Seems she is going to compete for the place in junior team next season.

 

[yoloaxel]

Which ladies are likely to get 2 spots in the GP this season?
-Medvedeva
-Zagitova
-Sotskova
-Tsurskaya ?
-Konstantinova (.....)
-Radionova??
-Sakhanovich????

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Zagitova guaranteed 2
Sotskova guaranteed 2
Medvedeva highly unlikely to get less than 2
Tsurskaya highly likely to get 2
Konstantinova :disapp: likely to get 2
Radionova likely to get 2
Tuktamysheva likely to get 1-2
Panenkova likely to get 1-2

 

[tars]

you're speaking as if Konstantinova had ever been superb at any competition

P.S. well ok, she was somewhat decent at Nationals (still not deserving the PCS she had)

What about virtual "Miss of Russian FS" competition? She's constantly winning.

 

[russianfan]

What about virtual "Miss of Russian FS" competition? She's constantly winning.

you mean the one which is still uncontested for Zagitova?

even Kerzhakov admits that

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Zagitova guaranteed 2
Sotskova guaranteed 2
Medvedeva highly unlikely to get less than 2
Tsurskaya highly likely to get 2
Konstantinova :disapp: likely to get 2
Radionova likely to get 2
Tuktamysheva likely to get 1-2
Panenkova likely to get 1-2

here's what I'd want to see:
week 1: Panenkova, Radionova, Konstantinova
week 2: Zagitova, Tuktamysheva, Sotskova
week 3: Tsurskaya, Medvedeva
week 4: Panenkova, Radionova
week 5: Zagitova, Tsurskaya, Sotskova
week 6: Medvedeva, Tuktamysheva, Konstantinova

however this is really unlikely to happen where they get 16 spots... so I'd like to see Konstantinova be the first to be sacrificed down to only 1 (guaranteed from SB) I don't think she's really done enough to merit 2. Next to go would be Tuktamysheva for me.

 

[lavenderblossom]

What are the odds of Gubanova getting a host pick for Rostelecom?

 

[Shayuki]

What are the odds of Gubanova getting a host pick for Rostelecom?

The odds might be okay considering CSKA. It's hard to think of a better option, really.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Tarusina?

 

[moriel]

here's what I'd want to see:
week 1: Panenkova, Radionova, Konstantinova
week 2: Zagitova, Tuktamysheva, Sotskova
week 3: Tsurskaya, Medvedeva
week 4: Panenkova, Radionova
week 5: Zagitova, Tsurskaya, Sotskova
week 6: Medvedeva, Tuktamysheva, Konstantinova

however this is really unlikely to happen where they get 16 spots... so I'd like to see Konstantinova be the first to be sacrificed down to only 1 (guaranteed from SB) I don't think she's really done enough to merit 2. Next to go would be Tuktamysheva for me.

I dunno, I really don't like this distribution.
I mean, Sotskova and Tsurskaya are totally sacrificed in there, while giving Konstantinova a chance.

 

[yoloaxel]

here's what I'd want to see:
week 1: Panenkova, Radionova, Konstantinova
week 2: Zagitova, Tuktamysheva, Sotskova
week 3: Tsurskaya, Medvedeva
week 4: Panenkova, Radionova
week 5: Zagitova, Tsurskaya, Sotskova
week 6: Medvedeva, Tuktamysheva, Konstantinova

however this is really unlikely to happen where they get 16 spots... so I'd like to see Konstantinova be the first to be sacrificed down to only 1 (guaranteed from SB) I don't think she's really done enough to merit 2. Next to go would be Tuktamysheva for me.

I think Zhenya might get Skate Canada and NHK, while Zagi could get Rostelecom? Completely random guesses:

2018 Skate America - October 19–21 - Zagitova, Radionova, Panenkova
2018 Skate Canada - October 26–28 - Medvedeva, Sotskova, Tsurskaya
2018 Cup of China - November 2–4 - Radionova, Tuktamysheva, Kostantinova
2018 NHK Trophy - November 9–11 - Medvedeva, Sotskova
2018 Rostelecom Cup - November 16–18 - Zagitova, Kostantinova, (host pick Gubanova?)
2018 Internationaux de France - November 23–25 - Tsurskaya, Tuktamysheva, Panenkova

- Actually, do World Standings say Zagi and Med can't be in the same event before the final?

 

[alvina9894]

SA: Zagitova, Tsurskaya, Sotskova
SC: Medvedeva, Panenkova, Tuktamysheva
COC: Tsurskaya, Radionova
NHK: Zagitova, Konstantinova, Tuktamysheva
COR: Sotskova, Panenkova, Gubanova
IDF: Medvedeva, Konstantinova, Radionova

I'm hoping something like this would happen.
(1) Med and Zagi not meeting before finals
(2) Sotskova, Tsurskaya and Panenkova each having a Med/Zagi-free assignment
(3) Gubanova getting the host pick
But this is unlikely. RusFed would prioritize Konstantinova before Panenkova, even though she only scores 150-180s in the important competitions (JGP, JWC and WC) in the past 2 seasons.

 

[moriel]

SA: Zagitova, Tsurskaya, Sotskova
SC: Medvedeva, Panenkova, Tuktamysheva
COC: Tsurskaya, Radionova
NHK: Zagitova, Konstantinova, Tuktamysheva
COR: Sotskova, Panenkova, Gubanova
IDF: Medvedeva, Konstantinova, Radionova

I'm hoping something like this would happen.
(1) Med and Zagi not meeting before finals
(2) Sotskova, Tsurskaya and Panenkova each having a Med/Zagi-free assignment
(3) Gubanova getting the host pick
But this is unlikely. RusFed would prioritize Konstantinova before Panenkova, even though she only scores 150-180s in the important competitions (JGP, JWC and WC) in the past 2 seasons.

We cannot be sure. I mean, TAT was not pleased with her performance at worlds

 

[madison]

I think Zagitova wil get COR and COC. Medvedeva I suppose she wouldn't want to do Skate Canada (she'll face Osmond there and it's historically a difficult grand prix), so Skate America and NHK.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

I dunno, I really don't like this distribution.
I mean, Sotskova and Tsurskaya are totally sacrificed in there, while giving Konstantinova a chance.

week 1: Panenkova, Radionova, Tsurskaya
week 2: Zagitova, Konstantinova, Sotskova
week 3: Sotskova, Medvedeva
week 4: Panenkova, Radionova, Tuktamysheva
week 5: Zagitova, Tsurskaya, Konstantinova
week 6: Medvedeva, Tuktamysheva

how does this look?

 

[Grin]

I think Zagitova wil get COR and COC. Medvedeva I suppose she wouldn't want to do Skate Canada (she'll face Osmond there and it's historically a difficult grand prix), so Skate America and NHK.

Canadian Fed won't be happy if Med go to Skate Canada. It's like throwing Osmond under the bus. I think Evgenia will be happy to visit Rostelecom cup (she can also visit her relatives and friends in Moscow).

 

[tars]

you mean the one which is still uncontested for Zagitova?

even Kerzhakov admits that

He doesn't know Paris girls.

 

[Elucidus]

Ideal option would be:
Medvedeva - Skate America, NHK
Zagitova - IdF, CoC
Gubanova - CoR as host pic

Alas, it's not likely. Else it would mean that Gubanova can win CoR and guarantee second GF event to herself

 

[lavenderblossom]

I think Canadian Fed will let Evgenia do SkCan actually. She's already been before, in 2016-17, and it didn't hurt Katelyn's GPF chances then. They also don't have a host pick that could contend for a medal, and Gabby will probably go elsewhere.