Savchenko/Massot Fan Thread

[Karpenko]

Well aren't you just a shining beacon of light.



It's a setback, but it's not game over for them. You do not underestimate Aljona Savchenko under any circumstances whatsoever. They'll be back better than they were before, and hopefully smarter. I hope Worlds can still happen for them.

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting this (more positive) update from the German news thread:

Update on Savchenko:
her ligament is 'only' part-ruptured; she has to lower down practice to lifts, spin and condition
in about 2 weeks they are going to decide whether they will go to the gpf or not.
http://www.sport1.de/wintersport/20...i-aljona-savchenko-teilanriss-des-innenbandes

 

[cocotaffy]

This and That with John Kerr how great is that. He talks at length right at the beginning of the video about Aljona and Bruno. He thinks Bruno is very talented and surprisingly light on his feet.

 

[Karpenko]

Aljona is back on the ice:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNMMrsyBxb3/

She has Lighthouse playing and captured a light on the ice in her video recording (to sum up the achievement).

(BTW this is why she's the queen. Artistic and polished at all times)

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting this unfortunate, but not totally surprising, update from the German news thread:

Aliona/Bruno are out of the grand prix final due to her injury.
reported by german fed.
http://www.eislauf-union.de/Savchen...bsagen_Newsdetail_612_kkdetail_view_news.html
might be the better decision.

Best wishes to Aliona for a full recovery in time for the big competitions in Ostrava and Helsinki!

 

[cocotaffy]

Best for them to be healthy for Euros and Worlds. I hope she'll fully heal to come back and

 

[justtojoke]

Damn..I hope she fully recovers. Better to nurse the injury carefully this season and not chance a fluke flare up during the Olympic year.

 

[rfisher]

While I'm sure the money would be nice, she has plenty of GPF titles. Europeans and Worlds are more important, especially Worlds.

 

[Taso]

I am relieved she is giving herself time to recover. I hope the German Fed lets them skip Nationals too if she needs it so she can be at her A game for Euros and Worlds

 

[Karpenko]

Aljona's pups reminds everyone to
https://www.instagram.com/p/BN6lYQmBSJt/

 

[Bellanca]

Aljona's pups reminds everyone to
https://www.instagram.com/p/BN6lYQmBSJt/

Sure does! Love. Love. Love. This is definitely -- so sweet.

 

[Jeschke]

aliona/bruno are not listed among the national entries any more

 

[cocotaffy]

aliona/bruno are not listed among the national entries any more

No, I read somewhere they withdrew, but I'm not sure I can find the source. I really hope they can make it to Euros.

 

[aftershocks]

Aljona's pups reminds everyone to
https://www.instagram.com/p/BN6lYQmBSJt/

Too cute! Give her sweetie pie pup a gold medal!!!

 

[aftershocks]

Ouch ouch

Info on torn ankle ligaments:

http://kingbrand.com/Ankle-Ligament-Injury.php?REF=beacon&tid=6effc62de5a4734a000f3917c965aeab

https://uihc.org/health-library/torn-ankle-ligaments -- Different degrees of sprain determine length of time for healing

 

[Finnice]

aliona/bruno are not listed among the national entries any more

#deathinmysoul
Get well and rock it soon, Aljona!

 

[feraina]

I tore a whole bunch of large and small ankle ligaments two years ago, when I rolled my ankle crossing the street. It took three weeks before I could walk again, and three months before I got most functions back. It hurts even today in certain positions. Hope her experience is better -- she is surely getting more professional help than I did.

 

[care bear]

They will perform programs at German Nats, but without jumps and
out of competition. http://www.t-online.de/sport/winter...savchenko-massot-als-schaulaeufer-bei-dm.html

 

[cocotaffy]

Congrats for the wonderful delivery of their gorgeous FD. Bruno has improved so much and their SBS were spot on both in the SD and FD.
I'm pleased she managed to both go easy on her ankle yet deliver the best FD this season. Too bad for the fall in the short.
Pleased also she went back to her previous light pink dress in the SD, much more elegant and on point with the swing theme.
Finally, loved they decided to keep that wonderful pose at the end of their FD, so unique.

Also where are you @Karpenko , it's been a while since you've posted. I hope you could enjoy their glorious FD yesterday.

 

[aftershocks]

Here's Aliona and Bruno FS at Euros, on Eurosport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sZPzxuc6eA

A lovely performance; Sav/Mas' overall quality and maturity is so much greater than Tar/Mor. Plus T/M's FS music is not great compared to the other pairs at the top. Too 80s packaging.

Brilliant choreo, and I love the last move with Bruno lifting Aliona, and she reaching up so delicately as if for a star or an elusive OGM.

Wanna bet that pairs skaters and ice dance teams are going to want to seek out John Kerr/ Silvia Fontana for choreo (perhaps singles skaters too). Listen to the Eurosport guys praising how the choreography breathes as the music rises and falls. (BTW, similar brilliant work by Kerr/Fontana/Barrett for James/Cipres in both their sp and fs).

 

[cocotaffy]

It's in French, but a lovely little piece on Bruno Massot for the French TV about his move to Germany and how Aljona picked him out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g80MXyn5C54

@aftershocks I'm so glad they decide to use that last move they had taken out. Absolutely mesmerizing.

John Kerr is doing some great work and two of the teams he worked with being on the Euro podium is a well deserved achievement.

 

[aftershocks]

Aljona's pups reminds everyone to
https://www.instagram.com/p/BN6lYQmBSJt/

That is so cute. It's so soothing and entertaining to watch again and again.

Hope you're doing okay @Karpenko. Haven't seen you post in awhile. Happy New Year!

 

[cocotaffy]

LP practice this morning and look at that beauty, stripped of its huge elements we have a gorgeous wannabe ice dance program. Even in practice, I couldn't take my eyes of them.

 

[text_skate]

Already posted this link on the German news thread, but here it is more appropriate. I may translate parts of it at the weekend, although the google translate is ok.

Portait on Aliona in Sächsische Zeitung (German): https://www.sz-online.de/nachrichten/das-gefuehl-zu-atmen-3647120.html The feeling to breathe

It's about her life now. Past things are past. Very positive about Alexander König, her new coach: positive enrgy, her sunshine: When she is in a bad mood before training, she goes home happy after training.

 

[flowerpower]

That program was magnificent. Kudos to them.

 

[cocotaffy]

That program was magnificent. Kudos to them.

It was wasn't it ? Magical, they possess that rare quality to create a special moment for the audience both in the arena and even through the screen for us at home. I'm gonna miss this program.

 

[Taso]

It was wasn't it ? Magical, they possess that rare quality to create a special moment for the audience both in the arena and even through the screen for us at home. I'm gonna miss this program.

Have they mentioned they are getting rid of it? They only did five events with it. This is one I'd be happy to have re-used - same for Stolbova & Klimov's

 

[cocotaffy]

Have they mentioned they are getting rid of it? They only did five events with it. This is one I'd be happy to have re-used - same for Stolbova & Klimov's

No, but I've just assumed they would want to pick sg new for the Olympics. Aljona doesn't strike me as someone who would dwell long. I might be mistaken though.

 

[Xela M]

I don't think it's humanly possible not to ADORE this team!

Simply magnificent...

I would have given them the Gold

 

[paskatefan]

I don't think it's humanly possible not to ADORE this team!

Simply magnificent...

Just mesmerizing & spectacular!