Whom should I look for a podium spot? - Mens

[thisthingcalledlove]

Btw, Dinev is the last name of the Bulgarian skater you're trying to think off. Ivan Dinev.

Yeah, but Ivan the Bulgarian sounds like a conqueror...like Genghis Khan

 

[swissskate]

Despite his 3rd place at the French Nationals, Jeanette's not been selectioned for the Europeans. The third skater from France will be Damien Djordjevic. The 2 alternates are Samuel Contesti and Alban Préaubert.

 

[brenlynn]

kevin van der perren, i think will be quite the threat in the men's field. i am really looking forward to seeing him grow in the next couple seasons leading up the olympic year!

 

[JonnyCoop]

I'm thinking Plushenko's not going to be there, either, due to the knee. If he isn't, things are going to get very interesting. I'd like to see Dinev on the podium myself, but the way he's been skating the last couple of seasons, I'm really doubting it. (He always seems to do better in the first half of the season than the last half anyway).

I have had the thought, however, that without Plushenko, then a possible podium could be Joubert, van der Perren, and Dambier -- and will that or will that not be the best-looking podium ever in the history of men's figure skating???

 

[Tove]

Joubert, Dambier, Klimkin, Griazev (if he gets there), I think it's quite open....

spoke with Dambier at Cup of Russia and he promised me a fab skate in Budapest, so I can't wait!

Think it's much unlikely anyone will beat Plushy for the gold...

dream podium:

1.Davydov, 2.Dambier, 3.Dinev
in my dreams....

 

[Kati]

Plushy was spot on at the Russian nationals this night, getting 10 x 6.0 on presentation!! He is going for the another European title... Ilia Klimkin and young Andrei Griazev are going there, too! Pity that Sasha Abt had to withdraw...
Brian Joubert and Stephane Lambiel will be favourites for the medals, too.

 

[windspirit]

As much as I like Griazev, I don't think he'll be on the podium. If he's 5th, it'll be very good (hey, I was hoping for fourth at Russian Nats, and he took the bronze ). He is not consistent. But it'll be a great learning experience for him.

 

[Tove]

Forgot that I really want Ilia on the podium also....

 

[Antilles]

Plushenko, Joubert, and Van der Perren. I'm really hoping for Van der Perren.

 

[kasia16]

My men podium prediction:

1. Evgeni Plushenko
2. Brian Joubert
3. Ilia Klimkin/ or Kevin van der Perren

MY hoping:

1. Brian Joubert
2. Kevin van der Perren
3. Plush

 

[berthes ghost]

Lambiel made quite a move last year, so he could very well be there.

I'm confused. Lambiel was 4th at 02 Euros and 5th at 03 Euros.

I would say that Plushy not finishing first is a 2 step process, the other guy would have to be perfect AND Plushy would have to make mistakes both. Otherwise, I don't see it happening.

The other 2 spots are left up to Jubert, Klimkin, van der Perrin, Lambiel, Dambier, and Dinev to battel over. All are pretty inconsistant: fabulous one day, train wrecks the next.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

I'm confused. Lambiel was 4th at 02 Euros and 5th at 03 Euros.
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I believe we were thinking of his showing in DC Worlds which was quite a feat for him. But you are right about Plushenko and the rest of the field. Unfortunately Lambiel falls into that category of being superb or just another bomb.

Joe]

 

[brenlynn]

well... unless some problems van der perren is having with the belgian federation get worked out, he won't be attended the competition... as of now he's not on the competitors list and it's past the dead line :\

apparently the federation forgot to turn his papers in, what idiots!

 

[berthes ghost]

apparently the federation forgot to turn his papers in, what idiots!

This just can't be true. I just can't believe it. They only have 2 skaters and Sarah Falatico never does better than 20somethingth. Kevin is their ONLY chance at a Euro medal, how could his paperwork not be thier top priority? I just don't believe it.

 

[brenlynn]

the webmistress of his official site said that was what the problem was on his official message board. i know it sounds totally fishy and odd, and i personally hope it's not true because i think kevin could definetly pull off a top 3 finish.

 

[Tove]

really??? if this is the case his fed is total amateurs!! Kevin is a good skater, I want him in Budapest......

 

[JOHIO2]

I presume that the Hungary site has the latest in entries for Euros. At least the ISU links to that site for Euros.

European FS Championship

Don't see Kevin.

 

[dewet]

This just can't be true. I just can't believe it. They only have 2 skaters and Sarah Falatico never does better than 20somethingth. Kevin is their ONLY chance at a Euro medal, how could his paperwork not be thier top priority? I just don't believe it.

Actually, they have three skaters, Sara Falotico, Win Hermans, and Kevin Van der Perren. I've read that they didn't turn in all THREE of the athletes' paperwork.

 

[JonnyCoop]

Honestly. What does the Belgian federation do, operate out of a coffee shop 4 hours on alternate Sundays or something?? How much can they possibly have to keep track of? Poor Kevin; I was really looking forward to seeing him at Euros.

 

[berthes ghost]

Actually, they have three skaters, Sara Falotico, Win Hermans, and Kevin Van der Perren.

I didn't know that they were sending Win. He only competed in Juniors at Nats, and although he won, it wasn't really saying much as he only had one rival and both skated very poorly. His performance wouldn't do well at a junior comp, senior Euros will eat him alive. Well, it is experience and I'm sure he'll do better than no one.

What does the Belgian federation do, operate out of a coffee shop 4 hours on alternate Sundays or something??

Yeah, but a coffee shop in Holland.

I'm still shell shocked.