It’s that time of year again – you know, the one where Oilers fan’s thoughts turn to prospects and the draft lottery while other fans are embroiled in playoff battles and scoreboard watching. Lowetide covers all the bases this week by talking Flames, Canucks and the 2012 entry draft.

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"Blue Bullet" Brad McPherson kicks off the show with his list of top 20 draft prospects.

Jeff Angus of Dobber Hockey and Canucks Army shares his thoughts on Vancouver, the trade deadline and college hockey players.

Nation overlord Kent Wilson drops by and talks about the Flames never completely fading playoff hopes, Sven Baertschi as well as his recent work at Puck Daddy.

OilersNation own Jonathan Willis shares his thoughts on Tom Renney and some possible new coaching options for the Oilers as well as goaltending and the potential return of Dustin Penner.

Part four this week features Jeff Krushell of the Krush Sports Performance Show. Jeff and Allan discuss the effect of injuries on draft eligible players as well as how athletes tend to recover from certain injuries, with specifics on Ales Hemsky.

Oil Kings play-by-play man Corey Graham is the final guest this week. He talks about Martin Gernat and Travis Ewanyk.

Whole thing.