I’d rather see Lambiel come back rather than Plushenko. His announcement just seems so… Greedy.

it would be divine indeed, if his body can hold up! his last worlds were quite messy, and due to injury, i imagine. stylistically/artistically, only takahashi can beat him.

I’d be ecstatic if Lambiel really does return! I love his skating…fell in love with him way back in 2002 at Europeans. He did this fun program to Cirque du Soleil. It was imaginative and different and brilliant.

Should he make his comeback, wonder if he still plans to train with Viktor Petrenko in New Jersey…that was the plan just before the retirement…

And Mr. Jumping Clapping Man…I disagree that Takahashi is the only one who could beat him artistically…I’d throw out the names Chan and Abbott to counter. Did we just come up with our first topic for ‘Dueling Critics?’

AH TAKAHASHI I cannot wait to see him this season. If Lambiel comes back too it will be just like a big old reunion, and I’d love to see them compete against the skaters who have made a rise since last year (like Chan and Abbott) also the oldies but goodies like Weir and Lysacek. YAY. You guys should do a vlog debate.

Let’s just say it’s ‘In production.’

And what’s with the coaching changes?!?!?!

First time to post to the blog. I ran across this while looking for news about Michelle Kwan’s decision to return to skating for the 2010 season. I prefer Lambiel to Joubert. I think he’s more artistically inclined. I agree that Chan and Abbott are definately in a higher eschelon of male skaters at this point in time, as well as Weir and Lysachek— who he’ll have to match or best if he wants to medal in Vancouver. Is Dice coming back? I think we’re starting to see the effects of the quad jump on skater’s bones and joints (which is why I believe Buttle retired). If Lambiel returns it will make the mix much more interesting that’s for sure.