What's wrong with discussing what Kimmie would have to do in order to win? It's not really obvious this year - it's crowded at the top and all the contenders, including the reigning World champ, have weaknesses.
I am so nervous about Yu Na's injury (and the effect on it of competing at Worlds) that I'm not even thinking of her as a contender. So my "hope" list is:
Miki
Mao
Joannie
Elene G
I love all four of them and think that, with a little help from the other skaters, they could medal. (I've seen some encouraging practice reports about Elene G. I believe in that kid. This may not be her year, but it will come.)
I'd be delighted if Yu Na skated like a champ and won - no question she has the goods - and even more delighted if Alyssa could do it. That makes six skaters that are regularly more exciting to me than Kimmie. Still, you never know. It would be dumb to count that girl out!