At age 34, Alex Pietrangelo is off to a career-best start, as he has a goal and 12 points in 12 games, but with the unlikelihood it continues, trading him in fantasy hockey while he's hot is the way to go.

At age 34, Alex Pietrangelo is off to a career-best start, as he has a goal and 12 points in 12 games, but with the unlikelihood it continues, trading him in fantasy hockey while he's hot is the way to go.

Marc-Andre Fleury could be an outstanding fantasy hockey pickup this week, as the Wild play four times, including favorable matchups against San Jose, Anaheim and Chicago.

Michael Finewax suggests dealing Casey Mittelstadt in fantasy hockey leagues, who's currently tied for the NHL's 12th leading scorer but should see his role diminish as injured teammates return.

Evan Berofsky's key pickups this week include Buffalo forward Dylan Cozens who only has two assists thus far, but has already fired 27 pucks on net.

Michael Finewax suggests his top trade options this week, including Zach Hyman, whose slow start should pick up with him playing alongside Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

Corey Abbott's targets this week include Islanders left wing Anders Lee, who's found the back of the net two times on 16 shots in three outings and is also up for a possible promotion to the top line.

Evan Berofsky highlights this week's notable NHL waiver wire pickups, including Boston's defenseman Hampus Lindholm, who has undertaken a major role by skating in all situations for the Bruins.

While it's early in the season, Michael Finewax offers players for fantasy hockey managers already in the market to shake up their lineups, starting with Connor McDavid, whose slow start should heat up soon.

Mikael Granlund will log big minutes during a busy four-game week for the Sharks, fueling his potential as a solid fantasy hockey waiver wire target in category leagues this week.