2024 Skate Canada Men's Free Skate

[4everchan]

Well well... Kevin says the axel sequence was planned after the flip... which makes sense. he just gambled because he had only one combo done at that point

 

[FlossieH]

It's good to see Gogo back, but I'm still concerned about whether he is pushing things too early.

 

[CellarDweller]

I respectfully disagree. Those other skaters could get a higher season's best than Jason. They could beat him at nationals. Guess, what ? They don't do those things. He's not taking anything from anyone else. They aren't earning the spots. Sorry, but I really hate this type of argument. You earn your spots, you don't rely on others to retire and give them to you. He was 5th at last year's World Championships. Should everyone who finished lower than 5th retire in your opinion?

Of course people should not retire if they finish below 5th, and if other US skaters can't defeat Jason and he places high at Nationals, then he's earned his spot.

My point was about Jason being held up based on reputation and past successes. I don't like it when it happens with any skater. You should be judged on what you bring to the competition that day.

We've all seen skaters lose their jumps as they age, if it's happening to Jason now, then he needs to think about if he should continue in the sport.

I get loving competition, and I believe that skaters always have that drive, because skating is not only athleticism, but also artistry. I remember reading a conversation between Brian Boitano and (I believe it was) Janet Lynn, and they both talked about how after they retired, they would hear pieces of music and could visualize themselves skating to it. I believe that is the case for most skaters, that never leaves them.

 

[saine]

He didn't pop, so that's good. Maybe the +3A isn't the best plan, but moving to Lee Barkell has been good for Stephen.

 

[readernick]

Jacob has stepped up. He's going to the JGF with winning both his grand prix's. I think the U.S. has good men, I think its just nerves.

I agree. They are good. I am personally a huge Andrew Torgeshev fan. I also like Camden. Luca Broussard and Jacob, too. But, they do have to earn their places. Jason can't give them his.

I like this program for Gogo actually. I also like the shirt and gloves.

 

[Ares]

Gogolev has matured a lot since his time as a junior. His spins and the interpretation of music got better but most difficult jumps got less reliable since he grew so tall. The 3Lo-3A combo in the 2nd half was always risky and difficult for everyone not named Malinin who is from a different planet. The fall on 3A looked quite painful

 

[elektra blue]

3A as a sequence only works if your name is Malinin, it seems... and now I will throw up and die

i ate Vlad's jumps so Junwan can surive

 

[yelyoh]

Gogo gone.

 

[Jeanie19]

Stephen. I love his green shirt. Good program. A few mistakes, but still a decent skate.

 

[ramurphy2005]

Don't you hate it when people are trying to sell you XMAS things before Halloween ?

Before Halloween, before my birthday, before Thanksgiving, before my sister's birthday.....really anything before the 1st of December

 

[Dawn825]

i'd wear that minus the gloves

I think i have that shirt on my closet already

 

[4everchan]

That should bring Frangi up one more spot.... the power of love when making predictions

 

[museksk8r]

Yikes, the wild inconsistency of the Canadian men continue. There is still no clear #1 since Keegan stepped away. Who will step into the champion role this season? I would love to see Anthony Paradis deliver clean skates and take the title. At this rate, any one who showed up and skated clean could take it.

 

[CellarDweller]

Don't you hate it when people are trying to sell you XMAS things before Halloween ?

Makes me wonder how this program is going to sound after Christmas. LOL

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

Name: Stephen Gogolev (CAN)
Music: "Time Lapse" by Christian Reindl & Lucie Paradis, Adriàn Berenguer, Uno Helmersson, Michael Nyman arranged by Cédric Tour

4 Salchow (hangs on)
3 Lutz (fall)
3 Loop
3 Axel + Euler + 3 Salchow
Change Combo Spin 4
3 Toe
3 Flip (touchdown)
Choreo Sequence 1
3 Loop + 3 Axel (fall) + SEQ
Step Sequence 3
Flying Camel Spin 4
Flying Change Combo Spin 4

Score: 134.14
Total Score: 216.84
Deductions: -3.00

 

[auser]

Vlad Lit (TM) jumpathon with no nothing. Oy. He's usually more interesting.

Yes...was thinking Vlad please bring me interesting choreo and transitions for XMAS.

 

[Warwick360]

Normally I think it's such a privilege for a sports person to be tall, be it tennis, basketball, or most other sports....


...but Gogolev manages to flip that script for figure skating. Feel sorry for him a bit.

 

[CellarDweller]

probably left overs from last year

that would be some awfully stale chocolate!

 

[TT_Fin]

Do I see cat design?

 

[labgoat]

Stephen has a very nice still upper body, the jumps are just not getting into the air starting with the lower body. When he works this out, they will be fine. It is early yet for him and more training may fix this.