"I don't really understand [why pairs skating isn't more popular], because I think pairs is dynamic and highly dangerous sport and the public loves that," Halasa said. "These are amazing incredibly beautiful skaters."

Another factor is that the U.S. doesn't have a strong tradition of pairs skaters compared to countries like Russia and China. And America likes winners. Changing that will have to mean changing the way pairs skating has been approached in the U.S.

"In our country, most of the pairs skaters are failed singles skaters and it's considered a lesser discipline," Lease said. "Whereas Russia has had a strong history and tradition ... In China, their pairs skaters are their best skaters," he added, explaining that we need to value and study pairs skating to produce better teams.

That said, just because the best teams in the world right now aren't American or Moseley and Dorsey, doesn't mean that we should ignore the sport or these splendid pairs. Here's who to keep an eye out for:

The Perfectionists: Russia's Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov

Tatiana and Max have taken the lead after the short program and hold around a 5-point advantage going into the free skate. "They perform high-risk elements with ease and perform with a poise that makes you believe they've skated together all their lives," Morgan said. He noted that they've won almost every event they've entered this year.

What to watch for: Their perfection. "They have lines that match perfectly," Lease explained, noting that Tatiana and Max's moves are textbook. "That old crotchety piano teacher you had would love them." Lease also explained that this perfection cuts against their maybe-odd music choice. "They have this weird mash-up of 'Jesus Christ Superstar,'" he said. Adding: "You have to appreciate anyone who wears a fake mustache."

The Competitors: Germany's Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy

Savchenko and Szolkowy are four-time world champions and are Volosozhar and Trankov's biggest rivals. They don't have the perfect lines and OCD-like unison that the Russian pair has, but they have excitement and big tricks on their side.

What to watch for: Savchenko's competitive spirit. Savchenko does not like to lose, and she is the fiercest competitor in the game. "Those eyes," Lease said, referring to a look Savchenko shoots "where you know she is going to land it. And if her partner misses, he will see her for his life afterward." Savchenko is so committed to winning that she wore a hot pink body suit in her short program. That type of spirit cannot be underestimated.

With Savchenko determined to land everything, it makes sense that this team has the capability to perform big tricks like the throw triple axel, one of the hardest throws in the sport Morgan says.

The Darkhorses

While there seems to be a consensus when it comes to the top two teams, there is no odds-on favorite for the bronze medal. Lease's money is on the other Russian team, Stolbova and Klimov, who are consistent and a little quirky. "They have a free skate to the Addams family," he told me over the phone. I imagine if Lease had told me face-to-face there'd be a smirky grin and an eyebrow raise accompanying that comment. He also likes the experienced Chinese team, Qing Pang and Jian Tong.

Morgan believes that the American team of Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir have a good chance as any of sneaking into the third spot. "They are currently in 9th place. However, they are around 7 points away from the top teams, which is possible to make up in the free skate. They are planning to do a throw quad salchow, even harder than the Germans' throw triple axel," Morgan said. "However, more than just their throws, they have an amazing James Bond program that could win big. I'll be rooting for them in the long."