What's your opinion of the Russian Nationals controversy?

[Riley♥]

I feel bad for Kovtun; it's not his fault the federation is pushing him forward. I'm sure he'd rather earn his spot than have it handed to him on a silver platter.

I'm not going to argue with the federation; it's their right to pick whomever they like. But I do think that, unless there are exceptional circumstances, the top three should be the ones to get the three spots. I am glad that they're giving Gachinski and Menshov a chance if the other two don't do well. It's like what the Skate Canada did with Lacoste and Phaneuf last year.

Honestly, it's unfair, but I'm not really too bothered by this. I don't follow the men's competition that closely.