Who Do You Think Will Opt Out of Worlds?

[DobrinFan]

I thought he already skated with Elena years ago, unless I am crazy and remembering it all wrong.

Your memory is correct.

 

[Seerek]

I note a few doing the Juniors/Seniors double: Pavlov, Carrillo, Rizzo, Amy Lin for starters. If I were Donovan or Amy, I'd probably stay the entire month in Europe

 

[skatepixie]

I thought he already skated with Elena years ago, unless I am crazy and remembering it all wrong.

Well, she skated with Nikita twice in her career, why not Ivan?

 

[chapis]

Ivan with Elena? , But we don´t know if Ivan will be allowed to participate in Beijing, he is the strongest part of the team but right now, Alexandra is in a better position than him to get another partner. His situation is uncertain. He should be grateful that Alexandra continues with him.

 

[Dobre]

Well, she skated with Nikita twice in her career, why not Ivan?

The obvious answer being that Ivan has a partner & they are now Russia's number one dance team.

 

[morqet]

https://twitter.com/CoachTomZ/status/969557498347773953

Tweet from Tom Z that Max will be competing at Worlds - so is Nathan withdrawing? or maybe Jason if he's not got the coaching situation sorted?

 

[Wyliefan]

Ross must really be done, then. Unless all three guys dropped out and all three alternates are going.

 

[chapis]

https://twitter.com/CoachTomZ/status/969557498347773953

Tweet from Tom Z that Max will be competing at Worlds - so is Nathan withdrawing? or maybe Jason if he's not got the coaching situation sorted?

What? oh well, good news for Max. I guess it is Jason who is out

 

[Erin]

https://twitter.com/CoachTomZ/status/969557498347773953

Tweet from Tom Z that Max will be competing at Worlds - so is Nathan withdrawing? or maybe Jason if he's not got the coaching situation sorted?

ETA never mind, I was wrong

 

[katmari]

I'm surprised he is allowed to go since he isn't on the listed alternate list with the ISU.

Max is one of the listed alternates on the Entry list for Worlds

If I were to hazard a guess, it's probably Nathan that has withdrawn.

 

[aml78]

This is interesting. I’m hoping it’s that Jason isn’t prepared because of an up in the air coaching situation. Concerned if it’s Nathan. Although he came home very sick. Nathan might just be emotionally spent. So many possible theories here.

 

[Erin]

Max is one of the listed alternates on the Entry list for Worlds

If I were to hazard a guess, it's probably Nathan that has withdrawn.

I edited my post a second too late apparently.

 

[el henry]

Happy for Max too, but I am afraid it could be Jason withdrawing. I have no sources, but Jason usually posts “How happy I am to represent the USA” posts on Social Media, and nothing like that from him. Silly point, perhaps, but out of character....

 

[Spiralgraph]

Or it may be that Jason is just keeping a lower profile considering all the changes probably coming his way coaching wise.

 

[kittyjake5]

Happy for Max but concerned if it is Jason who is out. My first thought was Nathan but
who knows. We will find out soon.

 

[personwhoishere]

Have I missed all the rumors about Jason's coaching change?? Where have they been posted?

 

[Sylvia]

Jorik H. has confirmed why he is opting out of Worlds: https://twitter.com/JorikHendrickx/status/969510888003850242

Have I missed all the rumors about Jason's coaching change?? Where have they been posted?

Just rumors so far - nothing official has been announced by Jason or USFS.

 

[levineismine]

Icenetwork tweet:
https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/969614314301804544
Max replaces Adam, after Jason and Ross passed on going to worlds. Kaitlin and Jean-Luc replace the Shibutanis.

 

[Wyliefan]

I'll miss the Shibs, but that's a great opportunity for H/B. And C/L's medal chances just increased a little bit.

 

[Vash01]

Icenetwork tweet:
https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/969614314301804544
Max replaces Adam, after Jason and Ross passed on going to worlds. Kaitlin and Jean-Luc replace the Shibutanis.

No Shibs at worlds?

Why is Jason not going?

Happy for Max.

 

[Carolla5501]

Icenetwork tweet:
https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/969614314301804544
Max replaces Adam, after Jason and Ross passed on going to worlds. Kaitlin and Jean-Luc replace the Shibutanis.

Interesting. I am not sure that Aaron/Zhou/Chen will get us 3 spots for 2019. Chen will score well, the other two?? Just depends. (I honestly don't expect much from Aaron. I doubt he's been training hard as 3rd alternate)

I will miss the Shibs, but I like Kaitlin and Jean-Luc's program so it's nice it gets another outing and they get this exposure.

 

[annie720]

Icenetwork tweet:
https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/969614314301804544
Max replaces Adam, after Jason and Ross passed on going to worlds. Kaitlin and Jean-Luc replace the Shibutanis.

Sad about Jason, but good opportunity for Max. Thrilled to be able to see Kaitlin and Jean-Luc

Why does Jason remain a sub?

 

[Sylvia]

Hawayek/Baker have replaced the Shibutanis on the ISU list: http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03108713.htm
Happy that H/B get a chance to compete at their first Worlds!

 

[el henry]

Sad about Jason, I wanted to see him
Happy for Kaitlin and Jean-Luc

 

[victorskid]

Official word from USFS.

 

[Bellanca]

Good luck to all who now have this excellent opportunity to wrap-up their season with an exclamation mark!

 

[Sylvia]

Official word from USFS.

Excerpt:
Third alternate Max Aaron will replace Rippon in the men’s event. Both Jason Brown and Ross Miner, the first and second alternates, respectively, declined invitations to the event. Aaron won the bronze medal at Cup of China in the fall, and recently placed fifth at the Four Continents Championships. This will mark Aaron’s fourth appearance at the World Championships.

First alternates Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker will replace the Shibutanis in the ice dance event. The duo won the Four Continents Championships in February and placed fourth at the 2018 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

 

[SLIVER]

Shocker shibs are out, said no one ever!
I doubt we will see them at eligible competition again. Definitely not next year anyway.

 

[BittyBug]

Interesting. I am not sure that Aaron/Zhou/Chen will get us 3 spots for 2019. Chen will score well, the other two?? Just depends.

Chen and Zhou went 5 and 6 at the OLYs, and that's with Hanyu and Fernandez ahead of them, with neither of those two going to Worlds. I think the U.S. will be just fine.

 

[giselle23]

Interesting. I am not sure that Aaron/Zhou/Chen will get us 3 spots for 2019. Chen will score well, the other two?? Just depends. (I honestly don't expect much from Aaron. I doubt he's been training hard as 3rd alternate)

Max did well at 4CCs. At least the US team is a "quad squad."