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Nope, but if Zhao said they're trying....and how China works. I imagine the real issue is whether Yuzu and the other skaters are okay with it since he has been busy. Oh I agree with you. I'm less worried about shippers really, it's just that even casual skaters at my rink think they're a couple at times. And this just eggs on the more possessive Yuzu fans to scream that none shall get close to Yuzu. I can already foresee the screaming matches that will happen in my wechat...here's to hoping that the few extra Sendai shirts I have can bring peace.

Honestly it shouldn't...but I'm worried about the fandom. I mean, we're cool here, but let's not kid ourselves that there are some Yuzu fans who don't like Med in other parts of the fandom.

wow, is this confirmed? Or more "one of the candidates"? I don't read russian. T_T

Here we go guys....get our defense gear out!

From the good neighbor PChiddy's vineyards? Okay, sounds nice.

We need to get that TCC gift project started properly. Maybe it could function as smelling salts.

There probably is a separate one for athletes, but I can't bother to check at 3 am.

I need to double check, but there are time restrictions on how long you can stay each time. I haven't read canadian visa rules for a while. >_> Question is which category he would fall under, but then again, need to check what changes need to be done if he decides to go long term.

It's Saturday morning here...I need sleep, and now Zhenya does this. Well if she goes to TCC...better get defense gear ready. I would need to avoid Chinese yuzu fandom altogether, and can already foresee irl pals splitting up over where they stand on Zhenya in the same practice rink as Zu.

They're saving face, Yata can tell us more. She's definitely not going to be coached by Eteri, and probably leaving Sambo for good, the only question is where to.

I was thinking of Hamada and Tamura now that Marin has fled the coop. Med would also get Dickson as a choreographer as a side package.

Interesting, it sounds like she's considered this for a while, perhaps from the time she got injured and withdrew. I'll float this thought here too- but has no one ever considered her going to Japan, since she also speaks Japanese?

Well she could do what Sima did, though it's risky- go with Plush temporarily for things to cool down and then make the real move. I think he'd accommodate her. Although it would be borderline hilarious (and terrible for Brian's hair) if one fine summer day in Toronto, a Spidey, a Wakabond and a Zhenya show up on TCC doorsteps.

Could be BOrser, could not be BOrser. Grab your wigs and have the smelling salts ready!

Increase coaches, but so far TCC hasn't stated that they'd add more coaches. Frankly the only one I'd see is possibly maybe add in Lori Nichol, but that's about it. Well what about Russian coaches who used to coach abroad, coming back to Russia? I'm thinking of Krylova here, but would a similar situation be inconceivable for any singles Russian, or Russian-speaking coach overseas?

Brian as a free agent and honorary coach of Sambo 70? *imagines BOrser with Eteri at the side boards* yeah....interesting imagery. I think the coach will likely be russian. Wonder if Moskvina would ever teach singles?

I suggest smelling salts and cookies. On the other hand...depending on what happens, I need to pay attention to some real life fanyus who might be slightly offended that someone that gets shipped often might start training with their imaginary hubby. Which means if someone does move to TCC, we might need to start being protective of her against some of the more radical corners of the Fanyu-dom? @Fay: maybe she'll continue with choreographers and ice time there, but get a second or even a main coach elsewhere? Who's a good techniques coach in Russia who happens to be a bit more independent? Mishin?

I don't think that's enough popcorn for us. We've got at least 2 more weeks until May 21st, and we need more when the speculation of new coaches start. Almost forgot: -Prepare more in case Zhenya moves to TCC -Prepare more in case Zhenya does not move to TCC.

Same, if this is really true, good lords. I know she's very strong for her age, but some of the issues that may arise are...There's still a part of me wondering if this news is just a rehash of the rumors coming out of forums.

TCC inbox must be flooded. On a side note, there are so many skaters who supposedly are going to TCC, one or 2 of them must be false. At this point, the only ones that I may somewhat believe are a) Boyang to TCC for the short term (he also posted something on his weibo about the last time he can stroll down the center street in his hometown), simply because Zhao has already stated the intention of CSA, it's only an issue of whether BOrser accepts, and when that d*mn Canadian Visa comes in. Or b) Wakaba to TCC, even if just a short term. Frankly, I just don't see RusFed and CanFed sitting cozily with Gabby and Med together on the same icesheet. That's less likely than Skate Canada and CSA having tea together (if that age requirement thing passes, would Gogolev still be eligible for 2022?).

I'm kind of curious about Derick Delmore, Anthony Liu and Alex Ouriashev. Is there no way of hiring them as assistant coaches with a more renowned coach to make a good team? As for TAT, I guess there is no way she'd ever consider coming out of retirement is there?

So uh....which of the jump ladies should be drawn first? Empress 3A? lady 4T or Lady 4S? Or would you prefer salaryman 4Lo in his casual friday purple track pants with bling-bling? @SparkleSalad-seriously though, I'm eyeing any and all people who liked my quad ladies but barely ever post. C'mon out Lurker Zu, we swear we are very very nice, polite and totally great for you. Oh that bag I'm holding behind my back you say? It's just a plain old ordinary blue bag filled with my art equipment, it's not a swan bag at all. *rubs and polishes halo*

So you mean my music suggestions actually have a shot? Oh dear, maybe I should have taken my guesses of his next season programs more seriously. Look, Yuzu, if you're reading this, my prediction guesses were um, partially a joke. Please don't take them seriously, would seriously suggest you do violin music like La Campanella and Devil's Trill Sonata, or Taiko drumming. =) I'll also consider seriously drawing out the quad ladies if you ever acknowledge the forum here...just sayin' >_>