It’s That Time of Year Again… Predictions for Nationals
The Canadian Figure Skating Championships are on this week in Saskatoon and I’m going out on a limb and making some predictions.
1. Patrick Chan will have a very different Canadians this year. Defending a title comes with a lot of pressure. I’m confident that he’s up for the task, but he will have to work hard to keep his nerves under control.
2. Despite his quads and all the hype, I don’t think Kevin Reynolds has the maturity or artistry to compete for top spot this year.
3. Joannie Rochette will deliver strong performances at Canadians. With the exception of the Grand Prix Final she’s been almost flawless all season.
4. Nationals 2009 is critical for Cynthia Phaneuf. When she gets the jumps done, her programs are world class. When she doesn’t… she’s just not competitive.
5. Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison will put down strong enough programs to win. In my opinion this couple needs to elevate their performance and technical level another notch before they’re Olympic ready.
6. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will be perfection. That is if they’re healthy.
Enjoy the competition!