I was very pleasantly surprised by SK. I had expected them to fall flat skating after PC. However, once they started skating, it was clear that they are very good skaters indeed, and now very well matched and all around me were very impressed. So whilst not at PC level yet, they are certainly World medal contenders IMO.
I also now have great respect for SK, as it cannot have been easy to keep going with the somewhat humbling results of the last 2 seasons. To keep going and to come back so strong, I take my hat off to them!

I am so excited to see who will win the SK/SB battle in the final, may the best team win!!
Exciting times for Russian Ice Dance
(so where is @caseyedwards now? With all his prophecies of doom and gloom for Russian Ice dance!)