The New York Rangers have locked in on San Jose Sharks star Timo Meier as their top target for the upcoming trade deadline, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli reports.

Meier is arguably the best player rumored to be available for the March 3 frenzy. The versatile 26-year-old has logged 48 points in 51 games this season while firing 227 shots and adding 107 hits across nearly 20 minutes per contest.

He carries a $6-million cap hit before becoming a restricted free agent this summer. Meier's qualifying offer will then be $10 million.