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I've given up trying to figure out who could possibly go where... I'll be happy with whomever ends up at SCI but crossing fingers that we may get some of our faves there

I also really loved her FS in her first year of Seniors (it's the first program of hers that I watched at Boston Worlds that made me a fan of hers). I did not care for the 9/11 program but grew to like it by WTT. I think she probably skated it the best at Helsinki. I never saw her first FS this past season but I loved the AK program. It's probably my favourite FS program of hers. Some of my favourite EX's of hers are from 2017 Worlds, Memory from FAOI and Euros 2018 EX

The assignments can't come soon enough!

Yeah she is in Toronto! Jason is such a nice guy

I am going to SC so obviously I would like Yuzu at SC but I'll take Shoma if I have to... LOL

She is such a pro with the media. She can definitely have a career in front of the camera in the distant future. Incredible that she is only 18

It is the official fan account of Brian on FB. Stuff doesn’t end up there that hasn’t been approved from brian’s team

Yes when do they come out again? At the end of June right??

Crossing fingers for both Yuzuru & Evgenia SC (selfish reasons as I have tickets) . It's possible since PC and Osmond are both out (former top seeds for Canada)

OMG so funny. I love this, poor Brian now he has to contend with Luna and Peppa too

Whew made the cut off LOL

Finally a post about Boyang on Brian's FB... https://www.facebook.com/BrianOrserFans/

Umm.. ok... won't she get lost in that huge group they have there? It's like BOrser and Eteri did a student exchange - LOL But then again, I never got the sense that she was ever at TCC all that much. Also I also got the sense that sometimes her mother (who is so "extra") may have been an issue. Brian is not a fan of meddling feds or parents. Someone also mentioned Visa issues... I hope it works out for her... TCC needed to free up some room for the new recruits.

Yes the SS, edges, lines are a Tracy Wilson specialty. Gosh I loved her and Rob McCall! There was this great old interview with Tracy on TSL (This or That) from 2016 that's great. She talks about all sorts of topics and talks about Yuzu and Javi as well.

Yeah I there's a good chance and Yuzu and Evgenia will be at SCI and maybe Gabby too - 3 birds in one stone

But so much worse - work meetings are the most part well organized and coherent!

I wish I still lived in Toronto!! Hoping to get to either GPF or SCI. 2020 WC is also in Montreal!!

Yes Brian is not afraid to use his clout at all and he has always said there can't be more than one cook (I put the TCC team as one) in his kitchen i.e. no meddling Feds or parents for that matter. What I was getting at in my post was more along the lines RusFed continuing to fund Evgenia in Canada and not playing club politics. Rus Nats are going to be a much bigger deal for her than honestly any of the GP comps this season. That's why I think Brian will be the one to go with her to Russia even though JNats are at the same time and he is usually with Yuzu. I think Tracy and Ghislain will be in Japan with him.

While I agree that it is about the 2nd season (as indicated by Brian) that results can be truly be seen day in and day out, they don't exactly falter either. Both Javi and Yuzu won and placed at multiple events in their first season with Brian but they didn't become consistent medalists at every competition until the 2nd season. Evgenia is a bit different and that's why I am very interested to see what happens with her trajectory. She already wins/gets 2nd in literally EVERY competition she has entered as a Senior since 2015.... To me, the TCC team has to make sure that does well enough that Rus Fed leaves them alone for that pivotal 2nd season. That's the season that I fully expect to see her come into own and that's the season that she will need it the most with the Eteri Junior Jumpers turning senior. In fact if I was Alina I'd worry about that season too... I think Evgenia knows this as well and that's why the move to Orser had to happen this off season. She couldn't wait as she's aware that Orser/TCC methods do not yield immediate results and she's setting herself up to be at her best when those Russian Juniors move up. Yuzu won Olympics and WC in his second season with Brian

I was just going to say Sale and Pelletier - gosh I loved that Tristan and Isolde!

I would agree that with you that Yuzu when came to Brian was just as accomplished as Javi (i.e. GP finishes and had a world podium whereas Javi did not). Because of this and the issues that Javi had with Morozov (don't even get me started on that creeper!) when he took on Florent, Brian made it a point to consult with Javi before saying yes to Yuzu. The very valid reasons were: a) He and Javi had just started their partnership and Javi showed some marked improvement in results, b) the trust was not all fully there between them and he didn't want Javi to think that he was taking on someone and abandoning him, c) Javi was not a newbie but he really wasn't a perennial medal threat either, d) TCC / Brian was at a different level where they had just lost Yuna and Adam and he didn't want to rock the boat with Javi. The situation with Yuzu and Jin / Brown / Medvedeva is different because a) Yuzu is undoubtedly the alpha dog at TCC whether they say it or not, he is their #1 priority until he decides that he is done competing, b) Yuzu doesn't have the emotional baggage that Javi had when Yuzu came, c) I think Yuzu has reached a point where he doesn't necessarily need Brian all the time now vs. the situation with Javi when Yuzu came. My thoughts about Brian bringing Jin are as follows: a) Having Jin there will provide a challenge for Yuzu and we know how much that boy loves a challenge. I think it'll be pretty clear in the next season or so whether Yuzu wants to continue and target 2022. b) Brian is covering all the bases, he wants to ensure the continued success of TCC so he needs more than one horse in the race so to speak. By adding Jin he has two legitimate contenders for GP's and World's and possibly 2022 if Yuzu continues and if he doesn't then hopefully by that time Jin will have developed as a skater will be his lead horse for OGM. I think it'll work out in the end - undoubtedly there may be issues with those egos in one place that will need to be managed but TCC are really good with people management. Yuzu, Evgenia and Jin will get Brian as their primary coach and have others on the team come in as required i.e. Tracy for SS for Jin and Evgenia. Ghislain will continue to work with them for jumps. The interesting one is that Brian did not name check Ghislain for Jason. I think Ghislain is being reserved to help Yuzu as he gets his quads back and perhaps tries 4A and also to help with Evgenia's jump technique.I doubt the skaters will even see much of each other except maybe for the stroking classes and certain practices. Wow this was LONG...

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of celebs on any given day but TIFF is the only time where I've seen like all the A listers all in one place.. In fact, Suits filmed there so the new Duchess of Suffolk (Meghan Markle) lived in Toronto for some years when she was on show and was able to blend into the masses... I've run into Tom Selleck, Tons of TV shows also film in Vancouver so you'll lots of TV stars out and about too

Put on a ball cap and he could gallivant all he wants in Toronto and no one would bother him

Yes definitely this - just about the only time that Toronto gets inundated with celebs is during TIFF and even though fans are very respectful in general. I've encountered different movie / TV stars in Toronto, Halifax, Calgary and etc. and have never approached anyone especially if they look like they are out in private enjoying the city. I know it's a cliched stereotype but we Canadians are really super polite and nice

I think the shuffled the staff so likely that Brian is the main coach for the three most highest profile skaters: Yuzu, Jin and Zhenya