The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and it’s time for teams to make the call: buy or sell?

For some, the moves are already flying or the decision is a formality and the trades a matter of time. For others, every win, loss and injury on the way to March 3 will be a factor.

Which teams fall in which category? To survey the field, The Athletic asked the writers who know each of the NHL’s 32 teams best two questions: 1) How confident are you in the team’s playoff chances? And 2) Will the team be a buyer or a seller at the deadline?

Here’s what they said.

Anaheim Ducks

Playoff tier: Not happening

Trade deadline buyer or seller? Aggressive seller

Analysis: A sell-off for the second straight spring should be part of the Ducks’ plan, but they’ve got to hope there will be interested parties in those they’re willing to part with. John Klingberg has been a major disappointment. Dmitry Kulikov and Kevin Shattenkirk are two other veteran defensemen on expiring contracts who haven’t distinguished themselves. But you’d imagine Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek will try to get the best return he can on one or all. Someone who could be of good value is versatile forward Adam Henrique, who has 19 goals and has been the Ducks’ most consistent player. Young forward Max Comtois has struggled to find his footing since his rookie season and could use a change of scenery.

Arizona Coyotes

Playoff tier: Not happening

Trade deadline buyer or seller? Aggressive seller

Analysis: The Arizona blueprint is clear: The Coyotes are in a full-blown rebuild, with the goal of adding draft choices and/or high-end prospects in the hopes of turning a corner about three years down the road.

Boston Bruins

Playoff tier: Lock

Trade deadline buyer or seller? Aggressive buyer

Analysis: The Bruins are still the team to beat. It’s difficult to see them having a better chance of winning in the years to come. Also, the futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are unknown. They’re interested in making a big splash, and history shows what they’re capable of this time of year.