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Gaby's LP music is used many time but suddenly I can't remember the name. Edit : Ah thanks @Neenah. Its Samson and Delilah.

Its not just only Keegan. Yesterday i watched Conrad orzel's SP and at first I thought the audio was out of sync and it was background music Turn out its really his music. Why they choose that kind of song for a competitive program is a bigger question

I don't hate Carmen but I can't stand the vocal in Gaby's program. I could never watch this SP without muting the audio. I guess I would do the same this season Keegan's SP is almost everything I don't like Michael Bubble, the costume, the style, genetic choreo. I know his skating has some nice qualities but I just don't like it. ( Idk why but I found a lot of program that choreo has nothing to do with the music from some recent local Canada comps. Not sure if its the audio or the choreo itself)

Brian said it was Shen/Zhao asked him during WC18. I think at least till early June, everything's still fine between Brian and CSA. We don't know about Boyang and his coaches as they didn't release any statement. Whatever, this put all parties in an awkward situation. And I agree, Boyang would face alot of pressure from now on. Back then, if he had bad skate or some weaknesses (program, SS and so on), people could blame his coaches and understand that CSA won't let their skater train aboard. If he move to TCC, the blame game would be more on Brian and his team or at least people would be more patient. But now, if he doesn't deliever, they will just put all the faults on him. Some people said that the Brian and Tracy training camp this time is just for one day. They're back to toronto today.

Its interesting if you remember the reaction when JSF announced Yuzuru switch to TCC. Alot of doom and gloom and "there's nothing Brian could help/offer him". And now people are quite the same when Boyang didn't go. I would say Brian and his team's reputation change alot during the past few years (and rightfully so, they got some amazing results) Though I would not say the TCC door is close for Boyang, its gonna be extremely hard had he ever want to change his mind. The deal was done and then cancelled, everybody would be more cautious, and they're are the high profile coaches. If anything, TCC doesn't lack of student in the next 4 years, they are even too crowded atm. Idk if they want to leave an open spot for Boyang or any skater in the future I think what surprise me is that he didn't even want to have a try out in TCC aka a summer camp. But what's done is done. I hope the best for Boyang. There would be alot of pressure for him to deliver this season.

Yes.I see what you mean now. I admit I'm abit sensitive too. We are all in guessing game and no one really know the real reason. I'm glad we can talk and explain thing in a calm way. After all I think we all hope the best for Boyang

Ok. Maybe I don't like the way you worded in that post or I don't like it when people pretend to know what's Boyang thinking. I might be abit sensitive since just a few weeks ago, some people state that Boyang wouldn't come to TCC because Yuzuru feel threat from him and disapproved his move

Whatever it is, I'm glad chinese fed consider his opinion instead of forcing him. And yeah, I see alot of chinese fans also said that since the fund for Boyang training oversea already approved way before so this collab happened I find its better if we don't drag Yuzuru into this. Its has nothing to do with him.

Tbh, I'm not sure Brian want to involve more with chinese fed/skater after the deal with Boyang didn't work out. What if its happen again ? TCC is one of the most crowded coaching team right now, its the skaters come to them, not the other way around.

@Xen : Thank you for your input. I ask a chinese friend and she just said "its very complicate". I know there's a lot of politics thing running behind chinese fed (the same with all big feds) but I guess we will never know the full story. Yeah I'm abit disappointed because I think Boyang would benefit alot from TCC's coaching system. He might be right, he might be wrong. I think he has his own goal amdI respect his decision. I thought the same. It might be just some training camps in summer. I see some people act like Brian had 20+ students and I'm like " do you know Jeff and Lambiel coach the whole Japan team for years ?"

Its Boyang won't move to Canada to train with Brian and Team Orser will provide training program for the whole chinese team. Whether Chinese team here involve Boyang or not, we don't know. They didn't say the whole team expect Jin. As for Brian and his team, its more like Lori's role in Chinese team. They will give some short training camp, some advice and Dwilson may do choreo. Chinese skaters may come to TCC for summer training and that's it. Their main coaches are still Chinese.

Chinese fed really want to collaborate with TCC. I guess Brian and Tracy would occassionally come to China for training camp or chinese skaters may come to TCC for summer camp. May be D.Wilson would do choreo for some. As for Boyang, now its official. I think I read somewhere he prefer training in Harbin-his hometown. He moved to Beijing last season because of Olys. Its not easy to change all your habits, and move to another country to train with new people, new system and all. Some people can, some people can't. If Boyang doesn't want to go and the fed still force him, it would make his life in canada so hard and it won't be good for all parties. He gain some big archivement under the current coaches and he will continue to improve.This is his own decision and fortunately the fed respect him. I wish the best for him

What i mean is media day may happen in the next next week that's why he won't back to Japan for 24h like usual But anything is possible too Seem like he has a deep connection with swan symbol. His first skate after the earthquake was white legend. He skated to it after long rehab in 2016 too

Wow so the whole show was pre recorded. Maybe media day happen that week

Its doesn't matter if its local or Japanese paparazzi or who's taking those photos. The thing is those pics were published on Japanese tabloid mag, the one that spread nasty rumor about him a couple of time. This is the first time, and there would be 2nd time, 3rd time. Tabloid mag and paparazzi don't know the boundtries. They can ruin people's privacy just for some pictures and shocking headline. I'm so mad because they can't leave him alone even when he's in canada

Yes I get why some getting impatient. But I think Yuzuru will reveal when he's ready to share it. I don't want he feel the pressure of having to announce thing because of fans or media's demand. Just wait a bit more. We can do it

I don't think this is "so late" compare to his usual standard. The media day didn't happen in this particular week like the past few years, but till now, it just a few days late. People seems to forget he's coming back from injury, so far he and his team taking thing slowly and carefully. And with new programs and rule changes, he might need a bit more time before skating in front of media.

Those photos look paparazi ish so can we please not post/spread them around. Japanese fans avoid to share anything relate to that tabloid article. Sigh they even stalk him in canada now

I doubt it but given how this off season goes, I won't rule out that possibility either

^ I was about to post but don't know where to put those pic. I guess media day would be next week (14 or 16) since jgp will begin from 22/8. Or else its gonna be first week of Sept. Brian tag quicktrip so it might be a training camp or some Beijing 2022 meeting (?)

This. I find its abit disrespecful to call anyone as "Javi's replacement". Skater come to TCC or any other coaching team is for their career and development. They don't expect themself to be anyone's replacement, and I doubt Brian and his team will treat them that way. Its not like Yuzuru will cry and leave the training session when he doesn't see Javi on the ice lol. He always focus on his own training and no one can change that. This is his 7th year at TCC, he's familiar with everything, and he will get used to train with new skaters. Even if he doesn't like anyone (which I doubt) he can avoid interact with them. Its not like they're in one place 24/7. As for the media day, I remember last year some journalists noted that Yuzuru/his team didn't charge the interview fee. So, its media need him and his content, not the other way. Although this year he's in much better condition compare to 2016, don't forget his rehab was over during Faoi and he only resume full training in early July. He's about a few weeks late in term of full training compare to 2015/2017.I see some people lost patience (mostly new fans) when most skaters announce their programs already, but its better not to get panick and speculate thing . In July, Yuzuru and his team confirmed ACI which means he's ready to compete by Sept and likely decided the media day by that time already. He will announce his programs when he's feel ready. I don't mind waiting since he already gave us so many off season contents

Kostonaia's LP cut is actually ok if not the voiceover (twice !!!!) and the Nino Rota part at the end. Her skating is lovely as usual, she deserve better. I'm quite like Shcherbakova's SP.

Trusova's jumps are bigger compare to last season but that program and music cut are a mess And Kostonaia's LP has voiceovers and looks like a Evgenia's program I know her programs last season were too good so they have to mess up this year

So, there versions of R&J in Kostonaia's LP Just yesterday someone said that Bradie's LP has 4 versions

Yeah I know. This program depend on how much joy he has while performing. Maybe this time its abit different ? I dont know. I'm worried about his LP more because I can foresee it end up like Nemesis and MLD