2023 U.S. Nationals Sr. Men's Short Program

[16Olympics]

Camden, my Camden. Not meant to be today.

Liam gives me Javi vibes with that Zorro program.

Jimmy still has some work with his new coach. I hope he keeps his attitude positive.

 

[moonvine]

I wonder if Jimmy has ever seen Daisuke’s CyberSwan?

Daisuke is Jimmy’s idol. I’m sure he has.

 

[labgoat]

Early flights at euros were also messy.

 

[lariko]

Guys, do you know if USFS announce team comps for JWC right after nationals?

 

[GGFan]

I love Daniel's camel spin--the best tonight. This music makes me miss Nathan Chen--I wish Daniel would have made better use of the fast part of the music.

 

[lariko]

Early flights at euros were also messy.

Gonna be moving there after US men.

 

[labgoat]

Nice job Daniel. Great Lakers are proud, although i am on the other side.

 

[midori green]

@labgoat Martynov seems to be past the baby giraffe stage but not quite comfortable. Adolescent giraffe?

 

[TontoK]

I don't understand why you'd pick music for an up-and-coming skater when you know it will not compare favorably with the other guy who skated to it.

Samuel's percussion program is looking better and better.

 

[yelyoh]

There was a discussion on the Jr Men's Free skate thread about who to send to Jr Worlds. Daniel and Will were mentioned as age eligible as possible instead of Jacob/Robert. Well based on this I'd say go with the three Jr medalists. They earned it.

 

[labgoat]

@labgoat Martynov seems to be past the baby giraffe stage but not quite comfortable. Adolescent giraffe?

I think so. He is a tall fellow, but handling his height pretty well.

 

[karne]

Oh thank god, ice resurface. We need good clean ice for Jason's blessing.

 

[el henry]

Samuel, Liam and Andrew (even with a fall) showing it can be done. Good skates, that is.

I don't even associate Woodkid all that much with Nathan, but Daniel's program needed more pizazz. I'm not sure that Daniel or Will earned the junior worlds spot over Jacob based on these skates, but we have more skates to go.

 

[midori green]

I think so. He is a tall fellow, but handling his height pretty well.

He's smooth (not awkward). I bet next year he'll be solid.

 

[yelyoh]

Dirty old lady commentary: Pulkinen is even prettier live.

Waiting to see him live on the street since he attends Columbia U one+ miles from where I live.

 

[momrk]

Okay, let's hope that group chased the out whatever is mucking up the performances. We need a strong, clean last group.

 

[labgoat]

Group 3
13 Matthew Nielsen
14 Tomoki Hiwatashi
15 Ilia Malinin
16 Jason Brown
17 Maxim Naumov
18 Yaroslav Paniot

 

[16Olympics]

Can we send him to Champery?

Wouldn't that be the best? Stephane has done choreography for Camden. What a match. Maybe Columbia U has a study abroad program in Switzerland.

 

[moonvine]

Ok y’all. I just don’t know what is up with Jimmy. He said earlier in the year that he peaked too soon last year - and I do agree, I think he peaked at Golden Spin, but his score wasn’t as terrible as I thought it would be and maybe he won’t be too buried. He’s gotten 6th 2 years in a row and will surely be upset if he doesn’t do better than he just did. I fear for his JP assignments. I just don’t know what’s going on with him, physical, mental, haircut, injury? But something is not right.

 

[labgoat]

There was a discussion on the Jr Men's Free skate thread about who to send to Jr Worlds. Daniel and Will were mentioned as age eligible as possible instead of Jacob/Robert. Well based on this I'd say go with the three Jr medalists. They earned it.

too early - let’s see the free skate first