Regarding Lubov and Charlie, I’ve always wondered if they should try an easier 2A for one of their their SBS jump elements. I’m not sure how stable Lubov’s 2A is at the moment, but if it’s decent and they can both land them with finesse, they’d certainly earn more than its base level value, plus positive GOE, as opposed to the minuscule points they’d get on a popped triple-to-double, with extremely negative GOE. Heck, for their SBS combo, perhaps they should start off with a 2A-2T-2Lo, then go from there as the season progresses? I think it may help Lubov gain more confidence to land those triples in the long run.
I mean, I’m by no means an international level pairs coach, so what do I know.
I do recall that MT-M2.0 used the double axel strategy two seasons ago, which I believe worked out well for them.
Incoming, slightly related segue: has anyone heard any recent news on Julianne? Is she hoping to continue skating and actively looking for a new partner? Gosh, I can still feel the metaphorical kick in the gut I had when I first heard of their splitup as a team. Despite struggling in their last two seasons together, they still showed ample potential in spades for future greatness.
Ah well, what can you do? I don’t know anything much about the drama surrounding their split. I’ve heard Charlie “wasn’t so nice” about it, but I don’t want to turn this thread into any sort of gang up on him.
That’s not a dig at Lubov by any means, mind you. I think she’s a total sweetheart with amazing talent, not to mention ample drive and perseverance to achieve her goals. She knows the weak areas in her skating and repeatedly acknowledges them to the public, which I think is noble to do.
I wish her and Charlie nothing but good luck for the upcoming season. I’m excited to see videos of their debut at Minto.
I’m thinking there’s a high probability of an intense pairs showdown at 2020’s Canadian Nationals between MTM2.0, Trennt and Evelyn, and Lubov and Charlie, especially because we only have two pairs team spots for 2020’s worlds. I think they’ll all push one another to skate their best, as we know how special it is to compete at worlds in your own home country; so there’s no denying it’s in all three teams’ goals for the quickly approaching season.
Pfft, and outsiders still think Canadian skating is dead without our retired veteran dream team.
Minus Ms. Gabby D, of course. I don’t believe for a second that she was a one hit wonder on the world podium in 2017. She’s already taken admirably huge steps to work on the off-ice issues that plagued her last season.
While not as intense as it’s been over the last two quads, I still see potential for some great on-ice rivalries; not just in pairs, but in ice dance too. Then we can’t forget the battle for our one worlds spot in the men’s category. Bring it on, I say!
