2021 Finlandia Trophy: Men's Free Skate

[Apple1078]

That was a bit chaotic. I think Jason might win this.

 

[Kathy1]

I forgive Keegan's errors as he is already so busy with his family that he doesn't have time to shave or get a haircut. However, if I were seated in an arena next to someone making excruciatingly loud whistle noises, I would not forgive them but instead find an official to escort them out of the building.

 

[LiamV426]

I like Keegan but Jason deserves to win this!

Edit - Oh wow for some reason I didn't expect him to fall off the podium!

BUT CONGRATS JASON!

 

[Dogo]

I think this is the reason why Nureyev works so good with Kolyada. It sort of hides the fact that he is solely amazing with his balletic posture, lines and movements. It is a bit hard to take him out of that style. I personally think he moves in a very similar way on his Nutcracker program. Whereas Jason is so chameleonic. You see a different type of contemporary dance on his Sinnerman program and then this masterpiece (that still needs to be polished along the season). His programs have the potential to be big olympic moments.

 

[EdgeCall]

Come on, it's not a high score but it wasn't so bad?!

 

[bigsisjiejie]

Schindler's List for Gold and Silver!

 

[bigsisjiejie]

Kolyada is good, but I'm also in the "return to Nureyev program" camp. That could be a signature piece for him.

 

[snowflake]

But his heart is there... oh well better next time

 

[Jontor]

I think this is the reason why Nureyev works so good with Kolyada. It sort of hides the fact that he is solely amazing with his balletic posture, lines and movements. It is a bit hard to take him out of that style. I personally think he moves in a very similar way on his Nutcracker program. Whereas Jason is so chameleonic. You see a different type of contemporary dance on his Sinnerman program and then this masterpiece (that still needs to be polished along the season). His programs have the potential to be big olympic moments.

I would just say that Kolyada is very Russian ballet, while Brown is more Broadway.

 

[Laid-Back Enthusiast]

Come on, it's not a high score but it wasn't so bad?!

I probably just expected alot from him... and the steps and choreo looked so random and missing after Jason and Mikhail

 

[ana]

I really like this podium. I can watch these skaters all day.
Congratulations to all medalists!

 

[chasingneverland]

Who had the Russian men being the only ones NOT to fall in the top 5?

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Jason is amazing, I love Keegan, and Misha and Zhenya had redemption skates. Now I'm off to watch the JGP and the messy men there

 

[moonvine]

Jason.. last year's costume was better. I definitely get why you'd want to change costumes if you're recycling but uhhhh.. I'll just leave it there.

Damn damn damn I hate when he falls on that 3A right in front of the judges.

Interesting music changes, not sure I approve. The contrast between the "darker" section and the more lyrical section was starkly beautiful in last year's version.

It's still a beautiful program and I adore him. I think it was a good idea to keep the program but maybe workshop it a little more?

It’s the same costume as last time he skated Schindler’s List.

 

[Jontor]

So Matteo Rizzo wins the free, and moves up to 5th.

 

[Hyena]

Kolyada - I liked his version of Schindler's List at test skates, but here it just paled in comparison to Jason. Anyone's would - I think the program is good but Jason just feels it from the deepest part of his soul. I also hope Misha goes back to his program from last season, that was a work of art.

Jason....I just love him so much. I love that the crowd was with him the entire way. I love the way Tracy seems to respect and appreciate him. I didn't expect him to win but I'm thrilled he did, every PCS point he gets he earns.

And as for Keegan, I also loved that the crowd gave him so much encouragement. I started crying about halfway through the program just with the joy he was expressing, up until that painful 2nd fall. He's turned into such a heartfelt and committed performer. I'm really bummed he ended up missing out on the podium, but he has a great program that's a perfect fit for him, and I can't wait to see it again.

 

[LiamV426]

Wait my 3 faves here actually made the podium, this never happens to me!

 

[Seven Sisters]

Jason is amazing, I love Keegan, and Misha and Zhenya had redemption skates. Now I'm off to watch the JGP and the messy men there

At least they have an excuse—they are still juniors

 

[flanker]

Who had the Russian men being the only ones NOT to fall in the top 5?

Life was like a russian skating men. You never know what you're gonna get.

 

[moonvine]

Ok FOURTH? Is this for real? I need to have a serious conversation with myself. I’m upset as can be over a competition that I don’t think the athletes care about all that much. Exceptions for people who are trying to get their fed to allow them to use the Olympic spot they’ve earned of course.