Reportedly, they begged Alexa & Brandon to come back and tide U.S. pairs over for 2022 - 2023 season with unconfirmed monetary incentive. I think Danny has achieved his highest dream. But, if he still feels fit and rarin' to continue, maybe he'll give one more season with Ellie a shot!Well I hope US Fed are and that Danny agrees.
Jimmy! US Pairs needs you! There has to be some shortie who wants a partner
Yeah, I heard that Danill's dad was in the U.S. on an employment visa with U.S. citizenship being processed and it came through, despite the family eventually returning to Russia. With his father being a U.S. citizen, I have wondered whether that could possibly shorten Danill's citizenship processing time.
McB/ Park were not just on the cusp. They actually were in the top three, with a U.S. silver in 2025, and a U.S. bronze in 2026. What hampered them has been international ineligibility, thus they could not go to '25 Worlds. They were eligible to be sent to '26 Worlds and they performed decently, but were truly capable of more.Oh no!!!! They were doing so well.
I donβt understand this either. I know everyone canβt be Tai and Randy and stay together for 50 yearsβ¦but Katie and Danill were right on the cusp of being in the top 3 in the US. Why?!?!
Iβve messaged her and asked if she will be searching for a new partner. Iβll let yall know if she answers.
For sure, tone and intent on sm is often misconstrued, regardless of, and in some cases, in part due to smilies.I guess, we all have to keep in mind that the tone of our written message might not be that clear to others (unless smilies give a helping hand)
Re: Oxana & Tom - they are very promising team but at this stage of their development I see two single skaters skating along side each other. I am sure they will improve in time. What I am not so sure is Oxana's posture, I mean it is very difficult to change. And that is something that turns me off big time, maybe that is why I am a bit harsh on them. But we should not be discussing them in US pairs thread.
Oxana's posture, among other things, can for sure be worked on for their overall improvement. A lot of teams, including the much praised Nagaoka/ Moriguchi look like two singles skaters trying to meld. Oxana & Tom 'tho, most def stand out as an exciting up-and-coming team in the pairs field, with equal tech talent, amazing speed, power, pop, and a lot of joy and connection in their skating. However, to each their own regarding which skaters/ teams are extremely appealing or unfortunate turn-offs for whatever reasons.
Sorry. I had bad info.
Yeah, I heard that Danill's dad was in the U.S. on an employment visa with U.S. citizenship being processed and it came through, despite the family eventually returning to Russia. With his father being a U.S. citizen, I have wondered whether that could possibly shorten Danill's citizenship processing time.
Another poster brought up the info about Daniil's family in a previous discussion here. I'd have to research in which thread. Also, the fact that Daniil's family came to Seattle when he was a baby is not in question. He has mentioned having lived in the U.S. when he was a toddler. I would have to research his interviews, for more specifics. What exactly is it you are concerned about having sources for? The fact that his parents moved to the U.S. briefly, or that his father was here on a work visa? As fans are interested in Daniil's citizenship progress, this topic has been discussed on another fan forum, too. Perhaps @ramurphy2005 is aware of original sources, having posted about this earlier.
She probably appreciates you reaching out, but doesn't want to share her plans at the moment.
Ok I will wait semi patiently. I love her smile and have been SO happy for her since sheβs gotten opportunities she wasnβt getting as a singles skater. International assignments, Worldsβ¦She probably appreciates you reaching out, but doesn't want to share her plans at the moment.
You said, "Yeah, I heard that Danill's dad was in the U.S. on an employment visa with U.S. citizenship being processed and it came through,..."
If there is no substantial source, then it's a rumor and should not be posted per guidelines. Or at least reference "where you heard/read it."
Yes, I remember her with her silver at US Nats, smiling like sheβd just won the Olympics. And I was at 2026 when she won 3rd. I donβt think that team was getting respect from US Fed like say, Shin/Nagy. No evidence, just my opinion.
If there is a person/persons inside US Fed who are in charge of liaising with / managing pairs, they are in all probability under medical supervision by now. I know I would be!
This is part of Tarah Kane's job as the Pairs Development Coordinator, High Performance.
I doubt even a chart will be adequate to keep track, as it would likely become out-of-date as soon as it's created.
Emily and Spencer were supposed to do SOI, but they dropped out for reasons unknown aside from fan speculation.Obviously, nothing has been confirmed. I also thought that Ellie & Danny, along now with Emily & Spencer, are wrapping up the U.S. SOI tour.
Right. Apparently, they dropped out of early SOI dates, due to Spencer having a commitment to visit the Pentagon and to attend a Washington Nationals game with fellow Olympian military athletes. Spencer posted about these events on IG.
They don't have profiles on SOI's website and if they had firm dates for them to be performing, they would be listed, especially since they just added Jacob Sanchez to a couple of the west coast shows and announced Liam Kapeikis as a guest skater in one of the Washington state shows.
Like everything else that's going on, it's all up-in-the-air!
