Davankova and Deputat benefit from consistency

[gsk8]

Russia's Vasilisa Davankova and Andrei Deputat surprised officials and competitors at Russian national events this past season after having only been together a few months.

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[DianaSelene]

They are a wonderful pair and should have a great season this year. Vasilisa is so gentle - like Gordeeva was when she was young. Are there any chances of D/D getting a grand prix spot? Davankova is age eligible and I know there is a TBA spot at Rostelecom but will Russia give it to them? The federation could give it to Gerboldt/Enbert (who already have one gp and don't deserve another one) or Martiusheva/Rogonov. I just wish they could get a chance to compete against seniors since the coach said their goal is to get on the olympic team.

 

[ImaginaryPogue]

No. They've already stated their doing the junior GP, and they cannot do both. They also cannot compete on the senior GP then go to world juniors (according to a new proposal), whereas they can do the reverse (go to junior GP, then senior Euros/Worlds etc). I think we might see them at the 2012/2013 WTT though.

 

[DianaSelene]

No. They've already stated their doing the junior GP, and they cannot do both. They also cannot compete on the senior GP then go to world juniors (according to a new proposal), whereas they can do the reverse (go to junior GP, then senior Euros/Worlds etc). I think we might see them at the 2012/2013 WTT though.

Wait, but I thought it is just a proposal and has not had an effect yet. Last year, Sui/Han did both. I was just not sure if this applies to D/D right now.

 

[ImaginaryPogue]

No, the proposal not in effect would be the age one. I think. Anyway, that's the logc being bandied about for Yan/Farris staying on the junior circuit.

 

[evangeline]

I think D/D are a promising pair too, but it is very unfortunate for Galina Kukhar and Ukraine to FINALLY get a good pairs dude after so many years but by now, there's no good Ukrainian pairs girl for him to skate with.

Also, I didn't realize that Davankova was so young....

 

[DianaSelene]

No, the proposal not in effect would be the age one. I think. Anyway, that's the logc being bandied about for Yan/Farris staying on the junior circuit.

Yeah, I was not sure about all these rules/proposals. The info I heard about them seems so vague. Anyways, if the rule is not in effect, I would like D/D to go to Rostelecom. If it is in effect, then never mind.

 

[Macassar88]

I think D/D are a promising pair too, but it is very unfortunate for Galina Kukhar and Ukraine to FINALLY get a good pairs dude after so many years but by now, there's no good Ukrainian pairs girl for him to skate with.

Also, I didn't realize that Davankova was so young....

Yeah. That's part of why it's so easy for him to lift/throw her.
I love them as a pair and hope that they don't rush too much to get ready for Sochi. I'd rather they don't cut corners and make sure they have a great foundation so they can win gold in South Korea 2018.

 

[blue dog]

Someone needs to bring Galina Kukhar to the US.

 

[mskater93]

Yeah, I was not sure about all these rules/proposals. The info I heard about them seems so vague. Anyways, if the rule is not in effect, I would like D/D to go to Rostelecom. If it is in effect, then never mind.

Federations are ASSUMING it's going to pass and so are strategically placing teams/skaters