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I know we've focused on men and ladies, but I think the dancers will be interesting to look at as well. I can see V/M and D/W only doing two events because they are at the level where they don't need competition experience and/or the ego boost of winning a GP medal. I think the Shibutanis will definitely do three because they are young and energetic and would like to see improvement on their events from last season. I think Bobrova/Soloviev & Weaver/Poje will also do three to help improve world rankings and get feedback on their programs moving towards the GPF and Europeans, 4CC & Worlds. Pechalat & Bourzat have been around long enough that they don't need the experience, but perhaps after a coaching change they'll want some more exposure with their new programs and style.
Depending on what events their teams are invited to, I could also see Zoueva & Shpilband deliberately having V/M and D/W not do a third event if it will help one of their other teams place higher and qualify for the Final, i.e. the Shibutanis, Chock & Zuerlein, and Samuelson & Bates.
Depending on what events their teams are invited to, I could also see Zoueva & Shpilband deliberately having V/M and D/W not do a third event if it will help one of their other teams place higher and qualify for the Final, i.e. the Shibutanis, Chock & Zuerlein, and Samuelson & Bates.