Well, I’ll be sure to call Volosozhar, Stolbova, and Tarasova to hear their opinions on whether pair skating women are replaceable. I’m sure they would beg to differ.
I have noticed that Zabijako seems to be the “teacher’s pet”. I like her as a person, but I do think Mozer seems very eager to sell Z/E as the new Russian number one pair.
I actually have a few theories that she’s been plotting this: holding down Tarasova/Morozov with bad programs, encouraging Klimov to retire. Maybe I’m paranoid, but I wouldn’t put it past her. I don’t think she’s a bad person, but she does have her ideas about stuff...
Don’t worry, Stolbova is used to getting thrown under everyone’s bus that she’s got an under-the-bus pass. It’s less crowded down there.