Not that the league's 30 general managers need to be reminded, but there are less than 14 shopping days remaining before the NHL's trade deadline on March 11 (3 p.m. ET). So, if your favorite team needs an extra scoring winger or would like to dump a big salary, the clock is ticking.

In the weeks and days leading up to the deadline, the clubs are split into three categories: the buyers, the sellers, and the uncertain. It isn't difficult to identify the buyers and the sellers -- they're at opposite ends of the league standings. The teams that fall into the uncertain category aren't quite sure if they're still in the playoff hunt.

In the West, for example, teams like the Kings and Coyotes have been buoyed by the troubles of the currently eighth-seeded Oilers. If an uncertain team decides that it still has a chance, it might be willing to deal for a player who can help down the stretch. If, however, they're ready to run the white flag up the poll, they'll be looking to shop some of their excess baggage.

Here's a quick look at each of the 30 teams, their category and what they want to buy or have to sell:

Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Buyer: They showed a willingness to take on salary when they acquired defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh just before the All-Star break. But they may have hit their limit. Coach Mike Babcock would love to add a depth forward to his roster. Thrashers vet Jeff Odgers might be a good fit.

Atlanta Thrashers
Seller: Bob Hartley has done a nice job in a short time in Atlanta. Still, they remain a seller as the deadline approaches. Right wing Vyacheslav Kozlov -- an unrestricted free agent this summer -- is their most marketable asset. GM Don Waddell says he wants to keep Kozlov. We'll see what he says if he gets a good offer.

Boston Bruins
Buyer: They could use a veteran defenseman for the stretch run. The Kings' Dmitry Yushkevich (a UFA in the summer) would help a banged-up unit. Unfortunately, LA isn't quite ready to sell. The staggering B's need to act quickly.

Buffalo Sabres
Seller: When you're bankrupt and out of the playoffs, you sell. They've already sent nasty forward Vaclav Varada to the Senators. Defenseman Alexei Zhitnik and goal-scoring right wing Miroslav Satan are valuable assets. GM Darcy Regier must maximize his return in any deal for Zhitnik or Satan. Forwards Curtis Brown and Chris Gratton also might be available for the right price.

Calgary Flames
Seller: They probably won't deal Jarome Iginla, who rediscovered his scoring touch after his name surfaced in trade rumors. But they have been listening. If someone is willing to make a hardcore offer, he could be moved. But that would be a bold move on both sides. There is plenty of interest in forwards Chris Drury, Craig Conroy, Stephane Yelle and defenseman Bob Boughner. The asking price might be too high for potential buyers.

Carolina Hurricanes
Seller: The defending Eastern Conference champs will be listening to any offers. Defenseman Glen Wesley should attract a lot of attention and will almost definitely be dealt before the deadline. The club would love to move goalie Arturs Irbe. As a last resort, the Blues might take a risk on Irbe, who has struggled after a strong playoff run last spring. Irbe is scheduled to make $5.2 million over the next two seasons. If he's willing to re-work his deal, he might have a better chance of getting traded.

Chicago Blackhawks
Uncertain: Despite their own poor showing recently, the free-falling 'Hawks haven't fallen out of the playoff chase due to the Oilers' equally inept play. So what does GM Mike Smith do? Buy or sell? They definitely need some scoring help. The Thrashers' Kozlov would be a nice addition. But are they willing to give up a significant young asset to get him? If only they could count on Theo Fleury.

Colorado Avalanche
Buyer: GM Pierre Lacroix isn't shy about making a big deadline deal. He'd love to add a defenseman and a forward, if possible. The club is rumored to be interested in Buffalo's Chris Gratton. That would be a minor acquisition. New coach Tony Granato could use a forward who can help kill penalties. The Avs' penalty-killing unit has struggled for most of the season.

Columbus Blue Jackets
Seller: Buyers are calling about potential free-agent forwards Geoff Sanderson and Ray Whitney. If the Jackets aren't prepared to re-sign these players, they should get something in return before they walk via free agency. Also, GM Doug MacLean must find out whether or not center Andrew Cassels plans on exercising his option for next season. If he's planning on testing the market, he should hang a "for sale" sign on him.

Dallas Stars
Buyer: What do you buy for the team that has everything? The Stars will monitor the market, but they won't be a major player unless one of their big guns suffers an injury. GM Doug Armstrong might add a depth player or two.

Detroit Red Wings
Buyer: GM Kenny Holland has been working the phones for some blue-line help. A competitive D-man like Calgary's Bob Boughner might be a nice fit. Ex-coach Scotty Bowman mentioned that Habs D Patrice Brisebois would be a nice partner for Nicklas Lidstrom. But the Wings would have to be willing to pick up Brisebois' pricey ($8M over the next two years) contract.

Edmonton Oilers
Uncertain: They don't have the money to add any important pieces, and they aren't ready to deal soon-to-be UFA forward Todd Marchant. Still, savvy GM Kevin Lowe will keep his ear to the ground. In the past, he has shown an ability to make chicken salad out of chicken ... you get the idea.

Florida Panthers
Seller: They've been a seller for most of the season, dealing defensemen Dmitry Yushkevich and Sandis Ozolinsh. Now, they'd love to find someone to take $2.9M forward Valeri Bure or $2M defenseman Igor Ulanov. Good luck!

Los Angeles Kings
Uncertain: GM Dave Taylor will keep a close eye on the standings. If his team can get close to the eighth spot before the deadline, he'll take a shot at it. If not, potential UFAs like Bryan Smolinski, Aaron Miller, Felix Potvin and Yushkevich could be shipped out. If they really want to dump salary, they could deal high-scoring winger Ziggy Palffy. With ownership looking to cut payroll, Taylor could be a busy man in the coming days.

Minnesota Wild
Uncertain: They really aren't a buyer or a seller. This overachieving bunch might try to add a forward or a defenseman, but GM Doug Risebrough must be careful not to disrupt their special chemistry.

Montreal Canadiens
Uncertain: The Canadiens could use a big forward like Gratton. But do they want to get in a bidding war to get him? Doubt it. They would like to find a taker for Brisebois, who remains a favorite target of the local boo birds. But unless they eat some salary, he'll be staying in his hometown.

Nashville Predators
Seller: GM David Poile will be listening to offers for journeyman defensemen Cale Hulse and Bill Houlder, as well as veteran forward Brent Gilchrist. He'll likely take a second-tier prospect or a middle-round draft pick in return.

New Jersey Devils
Buyer: Always strong defensively, the Devils could use some scoring help. San Jose's Owen Nolan would be a great fit -- you could see the rugged right wing on a line with Scott Gomez and Patrik Elias -- but his big contract is probably too much for the Devs to handle. The Devils can offer a package of young players like Brian Gionta, Mike Rupp and minor-league goalie Ari Ahonen. Also, they probably wouldn't mind moving defenseman Oleg Tverdovsky. But right now, he's damaged goods.

New York Islanders
Buyer: They've been looking for a top-six winger to skate with slumping center Alexei Yashin. Kozlov, Sanderson or Buffalo's Miroslav Satan would fit the bill. With injury-prone blueliners Kenny Jonsson and Roman Hamrlik on the roster, the Isles also could use a depth defenseman. Underachieving forward Brad Isbister could be had for a small price. The club also might listen to offers for goalie Chris Osgood.

New York Rangers
Uncertain: If the Rangers fall out of contention, they might ask defenseman Brian Leetch to waive his no-trade clause. The Wings, Avs, Flyers, Leafs and Blues should be among those interested in renting Leetch, who'll be a UFA this summer. There could be some interest in depth winger Sandy McCarthy.

Ottawa Senators
Buyer: Ironically, the financially strapped Sens were able to help their team in a deal with the financially strapped Sabres. The addition of gritty winger Vaclav Varada will make the Senators a little tougher to play against. GM John Muckler wouldn't mind adding another grinder before the deadline. But, of course, money will be a major consideration.

Philadelphia Flyers
Buyer: GM Bob Clarke has been tinkering with his roster throughout the season. He did well to add speedy Sami Kapanen from Carolina. He would be wise to get a defenseman to help the club's struggling power play. If any big names move at the deadline, the Flyers likely will be involved in the bidding.

Phoenix Coyotes
Seller: The Coyotes' financial woes will prohibit them from making any substantial upgrade. Instead, they'll focus on moving some unwanted salary. In a perfect world, they'd find a taker for $3.25M winger Brian Savage. Of course, in a perfect world, they wouldn't have given the injury-prone Savage such a contract extension. Eventually, they will ask veteran defenseman Teppo Numminen if he'd like to waive his no-trade clause. The Wings are interested in the Finnish veteran. Also, no one will be surprised if they decide to deal goalie Sean Burke, who is scheduled to make $6.5M over the next two seasons. St. Louis would be the most likely landing spot.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Seller: They've already established their position in the market with the Alexei Kovalev deal. They wouldn't deal $4M forward Martin Straka, would they?

St. Louis Blues
Buyer: GM Larry Pleau is hoping that one of his goalies -- preferably Brent Johnson -- will get hot before the deadline. If not, he'll face intense fan pressure to swing a deal for a veteran stopper. Sean Burke and Chris Osgood could be available. With a strong goalie, the Blues could be legit contenders in the West. Also, they might want to grab a depth defenseman, especially with Chris Pronger's return uncertain, at best.

San Jose Sharks
Seller: GM Dean Lombardi will be a very busy man in the several days leading up to the deadline. Captain Owen Nolan, center Vincent Damphousse, left wing Adam Graves and defenseman Bryan Marchment could be on the move. Interestingly, Marchment might draw the most attention, as several contenders would love to add a nasty defender. Also, Lombardi probably will get at least one call about right wing Teemu Selanne.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Buyer: The Lightning need another quality defenseman. They don't have a lot to offer, however. Left wing Fredrik Modin ($1.7M) might bring something of value in a deal. They'll likely make a minor trade or two in an effort to patch their leaky blue line.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Buyer: They're among the very few teams that can take on salary at the deadline. They've been hot on the trail of Sharks' right wing Owen Nolan. GM/coach Pat Quinn loved having Nolan on his gold-medal Canadian Olympic team. They won't, however, deal blossoming forward Nik Antropov to get him. Toronto would be wise to contact the Kings about either ex-Leaf Yushkevich or Miller. Either player would help solidify their defense. A good deadline deal could put the Leafs in the Cup finals.

Vancouver Canucks
Buyer: GM Brian Burke would like to add some secondary scoring to compliment his top line of Markus Naslund-Brendan Morrison-Todd Bertuzzi. But Burke isn't going to make a deal at the expense of the club's future. In other words, he won't be dealing any of his prospects.

Washington Capitals
Buyer: Don't expect anything major from GM George McPhee. If anything, the Caps will be looking to add depth to their roster.

E.J. Hradek writes hockey for ESPN The Magazine. E-mail him at ej.hradek@espnmag.com.