Sotskova. LOVE IT. I always liked her Black Magic Woman SP, and I knew she had it in her to be bold again. Also, I love the tall-girl skaters. It's a whole different "look" on the ice when it comes to movement, extension, just taking up space on the rink.
Tsurskaya. LOVE IT. Ditto tall-girl thing, of course. That axel is gorgeous. Million bucks. Would like to see a bit more "oomph" to the presentation, but she'll get there. I never want anyone to try to convince her to do a princess program. I hope her costumes this season look dangerous.
Radionova. You had me at Amy Winehouse. Can she go train with Raf? I just see her as Ashley 2.0 with so much potential to be the most entertaining skater on ice with solid chops to back it up. He jumps just look so...iffy...that needs to be fixed. No one should put Baby in a corner.
Medvedeva. I'm on board. I like Wilson programs, I like this program. I like the bangs. I feel so much better about her axel.
I love that she nailed the program with her ex-coach at the boards. I think her skating looks looser in a good way, there's breathing room in the program and I think by end of season, she's going to have so much fun with those spaces.
Tuktamysheva. I'll always like her. This program either needs lots more work or a complete rework. Too much going through the motions look to it. It can't be easy being the old lady on the ice at 21. But when her jumps are on, she's one of the best...I love powerhouse jumpers, and she's one of my faves.