2021/2022 Canadian Men: News and Updates

[Wyliefan]

He has GOT to write a tell-all or make a documentary about this experience after it's all over.

 

[SamChez]

…security gad…

Is the security guard from Boston?

 

[barbarafan]

Roman seemed in good spirits after the SP despite being disappointed (if that isn't an oxymoronic statement, lol).
I think Roman was likely expecting to do the FP, since he was sent out with the rest of the TE skaters, so well done under pressure, but I hope he does what he often does, and follow a bad performance with a great one (if we qualify for the TE FP).

I'm not holding out hope for SC/COC to get Wesley ready. I'm reading (on Twitter) comments that people have heard COC/SC will send Keegan out the night before the men's individual event if he passes the tests in time. So I don't think they're going to follow common sense and set a deadline for his test results.

I read that he has now had 2 negative tests....needs one more. NOt sure what timing is in between tests.

 

[rink_mom]

https://twitter.com/Devin_Heroux/status/1489806122554994688?s=20&t=4hLtvHky14ss-4maxfyZFg

"@Devin_Heroux
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JUST IN Canadian Olympic Committee tells me Keegan Messing is currently flying to Montreal where he will have his final PCR test. From Montreal, he will fly on to Games and is expected to arrive early on Feb. 7th, in time to compete in the Men's Program. @CBCOlympics"

If he get's a negative 3rd PCR test he will arrive early in Beijing on Monday - only 24 hours before (approx) the men's short - talk about cutting it fine.....

 

[Karen-W]

Please tell me they have Wesley ALSO on the same flight so that if Keegan doesn't get the negative test they can put Wesley on the plane to Beijing instead...

 

[quartz]

I’m exhausted these last few days just reading about poor Keegan’s (mis)adventures.

 

[Sonata]

I’m confused. Why fly to Montreal if he’s in Vancouver? That’s a whole extra day of flying.

 

[Karen-W]

I’m confused. Why fly to Montreal if he’s in Vancouver? That’s a whole extra day of flying.

Not sure... it would seem to make more sense to fly him to Tokyo, which is one of the 4 hubs, and then to Beijing, but maybe there aren't any flights? Montreal he would likely fly to CDG as Paris is one of the other hubs.

 

[seabm7]

I’m confused. Why fly to Montreal if he’s in Vancouver? That’s a whole extra day of flying.

My guess is there is no flight route or there is no seat available from Vancouver to Beijing towards West for next several days/weekends.

 

[Colonel Green]

I’m confused. Why fly to Montreal if he’s in Vancouver? That’s a whole extra day of flying.

There are limited flight avenues authorized, so I'm assuming this was found to be the most convenient one.

 

[Judy]

Keegan is ready to travel!

He's passed the tests and is going through paperwork. COC and Skate Canada are working on getting him on a plane as soon as possible, so he's ready for the individual event.

I’m really happy he can go and I don’t care about the results. I hope he tests negative there though.

 

[PeterG]

I guess that big family get-together to wish him good luck didn't pan out as exptected...

 

[victorskid]

The latest full story indicates he is scheduled to fly out of Montreal pending another negative test: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/...gan-messing-covid-test-beijing-2022-1.6339773

My understanding is that Olympic authorities have not allowed any alternates in Beijing so I don't see any plan to have Wesley on the same flight as being possible.

By the way, Elladj Balde, who is in Beijing for CBC reported a little while ago that Keegan's (possible) flight from Montreal would be to Italy and then on to Beijing. On his (potential) arrival it is not certain that he would be able to get any practice time before competing.

 

[jeb]

Couldn’t they send Wesley to Montreal, and if Keegan can’t go, Wesley takes his seat on the flight?

 

[Janef]

This Keegan thing was unnecessary and ridiculous. He essentially may have a had a cold. Everything he has gone through for a false positive test. He isn’t even Ill whatsoever. Now with all this he has gone through he might just get sick. Waiting at hotels and different flights. Feel bad this happened. Obviously he was fine coming from Alaska to Vancouver. What gives

 

[victorskid]

This Keegan thing was unnecessary and ridiculous. He essentially may have a had a cold. Everything he has gone through for a false positive test. He isn’t even Ill whatsoever. Now with all this he has gone through he might just get sick. Waiting at hotels and different flights. Feel bad this happened. Obviously he was fine coming from Alaska to Vancouver. What gives

He would not have had a positive test from a "bad cold".

 

[Aceon6]

He would not have had a positive test from a "bad cold".

Repeat positives. I could render a guess that he’s getting tested every 12 hours.

 

[pointbleu]

This Keegan thing was unnecessary and ridiculous. He essentially may have a had a cold. Everything he has gone through for a false positive test. He isn’t even Ill whatsoever. Now with all this he has gone through he might just get sick. Waiting at hotels and different flights. Feel bad this happened. Obviously he was fine coming from Alaska to Vancouver. What gives

 

[Jammers]

This Keegan thing was unnecessary and ridiculous. He essentially may have a had a cold. Everything he has gone through for a false positive test. He isn’t even Ill whatsoever. Now with all this he has gone through he might just get sick. Waiting at hotels and different flights. Feel bad this happened. Obviously he was fine coming from Alaska to Vancouver. What gives

It really makes you wonder if and when the final variant is no more harmful then the regular flu or cold if they are ever going to let us takes these damn masks off. Sickness is a part of living and you can't control germs it's why we have an immune system.

 

[livetoskate]

The latest full story indicates he is scheduled to fly out of Montreal pending another negative test: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/...gan-messing-covid-test-beijing-2022-1.6339773

My understanding is that Olympic authorities have not allowed any alternates in Beijing so I don't see any plan to have Wesley on the same flight as being possible.

By the way, Elladj Balde, who is in Beijing for CBC reported a little while ago that Keegan's (possible) flight from Montreal would be to Italy and then on to Beijing. On his (potential) arrival it is not certain that he would be able to get any practice time before competing.

Wacky idea- sub in Elladj Balde to skate if neither Keegan nor Wesley are able to skate? Would that even be possible?

 

[Karen-W]

Wacky idea- sub in Elladj Balde to skate if neither Keegan nor Wesley are able to skate? Would that even be possible?

No - he doesn't have the TES mins.

 

[Parsley Sage]

Wacky idea- sub in Elladj Balde to skate if neither Keegan nor Wesley are able to skate? Would that even be possible?

I wouldn't think so. Even if it was, he probably doesn't have his skates with him.

 

[carriecmu0503]

Wacky idea- sub in Elladj Balde to skate if neither Keegan nor Wesley are able to skate? Would that even be possible?

He does not have the mandatory minimum short program in and long program international scores to compete.

 

[tony]

Besides Balde not having competed and not having the minimum scores, he would've also needed to be on the alternates list. So no altogether.

 

[livetoskate]

Besides Balde not having competed and not having the minimum scores, he would've also needed to be on the alternates list. So no altogether.

Aww... too bad! Well, let's hope Keegan gets there & keeps testing negative.

 

[Parsley Sage]

Someone suggested that Keegan should make a movie or a documentary about his journey to Beijing. I think someone should make a version of Oregon Trail based on his ordeal.

The Olympic Omicron Trail?

 

[grimey]

If I had millionaire money to throw around, I’d buy him a private yet ride to get there faster.

 

[overedge]

It really makes you wonder if and when the final variant is no more harmful then the regular flu or cold if they are ever going to let us takes these damn masks off. Sickness is a part of living and you can't control germs it's why we have an immune system.

There are plenty of other threads where the anti-vax libertarian nonsense can be posted. Let's keep it out of this one, OK?

 

[Janef]

It really makes you wonder if and when the final variant is no more harmful then the regular flu or cold if they are ever going to let us takes these damn masks off. Sickness is a part of living and you can't control germs it's why we have an immune system.

 

[Janef]

Absolutely. It’s become a political mess which is pointless