U.S. Men in 2017 - articles & latest news

[meggonzo]

Nathan did beat Yuzu at Four Continents last season, so it could happen here too.

 

[Firedancer]

Nathan absolutely can win this weekend. Yuzu winning is definitely not a given.

 

[olympic]

^ I do agree w/ the 3 previous posts. But, I hate setting myself up for disappointment, so I talk down my fave's chances.

 

[A.H.Black]

Good article. Really good picture - https://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/O...s-One-Title-That-Has-Helped-Him-Unequivocally

I'm wondering if Nathan went directly to Moscow after the Japan Cup in order to settle in. I know he was in Salt Lake for several weeks before the "Classic" - but, of course, Salt Lake is home.

 

[Bellanca]

Good article. Really good picture - https://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/O...s-One-Title-That-Has-Helped-Him-Unequivocally

Love the picture. It has future avatar written all over it.

 

[Firedancer]

Good article. Really good picture - https://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/O...s-One-Title-That-Has-Helped-Him-Unequivocally

Great article and great picture!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I thought Nathan was GREAT! I can definitely see the artistic improvement!!!!!

 

[olympic]

UGH for Grant, though. All his jumping passes were a mess and he missed levels on spins and footwork

 

[Bellanca]

Nathan absolutely can win this weekend. Yuzu winning is definitely not a given.

I'll be happy just to see Nathan on the podium, period. Obviously, I would love to see him win, but I'm not going to allow myself to get too carried away with the thought. After all, it is Yuzu...

 

[Bellanca]

UGH for Grant, though. All his jumping passes were a mess and he missed levels on spins and footwork

(((Grant))) Yeah, my heart aches for him. Hopefully, it only goes up from here.

 

[olympic]

(((Grant))) Yeah, my heart aches for him. Hopefully, it only goes up from here.

Looking at it from a strategic standpoint, he really needs to up his game. At this level, the 3-3 should be automatic and the 3A reliable.

ETA - I meant the above for Grant as a top 10 Worlds finisher. He has the talent and PCS to make it happen

 

[Bellanca]

Looking at it from a strategic standpoint, he really needs to up his game. At this level, the 3-3 should be automatic and the 3A reliable

Yeah, you're right, he should be there at this point.

The U.S. men's field is a tough one, a lot of talent, a lot of depth. Grant know this, of course, and he will have to concentrate on not letting this fact get too deep into his psyche. Hard to do, but he is a talented guy, and I hope that he (at the very least) has a satisfying season with more productive competitions to follow.

 

[Firedancer]

Congratulations to Nathan Chen on his first Grand Prix win!!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Congratulations to Nathan Chen on his first Grand Prix win!!

Like butter!

 

[olympic]

OK, so after watching the video of the LP, the camera on both Ice Network and Russia's Match! pan to Asian women crying in the audience after Nathan Chen's performance. I wonder if they were crying because Hanyu lost or Nathan won?

Maria Sotskova recalls an audience of young women at one event were yelling that they wanted to marry Nathan. IDK.

 

[Firedancer]

Since she was wearing a replica of Hanyu’s costume I am guessing it is because he lost.

 

[olympic]

Since she was wearing a replica of Hanyu’s costume I am guessing it is because he lost.

Thank you. I didn't put 2+2 together

 

[livetoskate]

Since she was wearing a replica of Hanyu’s costume I am guessing it is because he lost.

I can't believe somebody actually got or made herself a replica of Yuzuru's costume. Some of those fans are hardcore.

 

[Firedancer]

I can't believe somebody actually got or made herself a replica of Yuzuru's costume. Some of those fans are hardcore.

Me either! And the tears over a GP! What will they do if he doesn’t win the Olympics?

 

[Skittl1321]

Nathan's win was impressive, because while Hanyu wasn't at his best, Nathan wasn't either. That was sloppy and mistake filled, he can still go up from here.

And he was hosed on PCS.

 

[Bellanca]

Congratulations to Nathan Chen! Great way to start a day or end an evening! Very, very happy for him!

 

[olympic]

WTF was up w/ Kolyada's scores, BTW. Higher than Nathan w/ 3 falls?? Pretty egregious.

 

[Firedancer]

I found Kolyada’s scores in both programs to be WTF, especially his PCS being above Nathan.

 

[sk9tingfan]

I found Kolyada’s scores in both programs to be WTF, especially his PCS being above Nathan.

Remember, it's in Russia. I thought that Nathan's PCS were grossly undermarked for his SP as well, especially considering his dancing ability, etc.

 

[Firedancer]

Remember, it's in Russia. I thought that Nathan's PCS were grossly undermarked for his SP as well, especially considering his dancing ability, etc.

I know and I totally agree. Not even really surprised, just a little annoyed. Nathan keeps getting better each time out. I look forward to seeing him at Skate America.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I can't believe somebody actually got or made herself a replica of Yuzuru's costume. Some of those fans are hardcore.

Say what you want but Im a grown man who plays football, and many times I have thought of as going as Angela Nikodinov for Halloween.... or well any day really. LOLLLLL

 

[Frida80]

Shout out to everyone that believed Nathan could win this week. I was feeling lonely for a while.

Nathan could win over Yuzu. Nathan seems to be on a mission. Of course, so is Hanyu. Should be a battle!

Nathan did beat Yuzu at Four Continents last season, so it could happen here too.

Nathan absolutely can win this weekend. Yuzu winning is definitely not a given.

^ I do agree w/ the 3 previous posts. But, I hate setting myself up for disappointment, so I talk down my fave's chances.

 

[Willin]

@livetoskate There are some very nice Hanyu fans, but the hardcore ones are absolutely insane. You should see the salty comments on the articles announcing Nathan's win. (And wasn't there something about Hanyu fans raiding YouTube videos and posting nasty comments about a skater "plagarizing" Hanyu's music choice?)

The ironic part is that Hanyu is so incredibly focused only on himself - probably more than any other skater - and his own performance while his fans always seem to attack others when he doesn't meet their expectations.

ETA: Some of the comments were saying that Nathan beating Hanyu this time didn't count because Hanyu had mistakes. One in particular said that even with this result, Nathan technically had never beaten Hanyu. A reply was more moderate - beating Hanyu in only one segment doesn't count as beating him in anything. Also apparently beating him at certain competitions (4CC) doesn't count because it's just 4CC and not worlds.

 

[kwanfan1818]

I found Kolyada’s scores in both programs to be WTF, especially his PCS being above Nathan.

And he wasn't even wearing pleather

 

[olympic]

So, six weeks until Nathan’s next comp, SA? I am glad he has time away from the competitive stage and won’t have the travel time and annoyances with regards to SA