Ankit Kumar

Ankit Kumar is a sports writer with close to four years of experience (Starting January 2023) in the News industry. His work primarily includes NHL and Hockey coverage, along with NFL, NBA, MLB and Football (Soccer). He has written for big news outlets like Athlon Sports, Sportskeeda, The Big Lead, and Fansided. He is popular for covering NHL news around Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. And on Drop A Text Sports he covers those teams, with specific focus on stars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, etc. On Drop A Text Sports Ankit also covers Football (Soccer), specifically FC Barcelona, closely tracking the club's progress as it aims to return to the top of world football. Ankit's work reflects a deep passion for the game and an eye for emerging stars. He brings thoughtful insights into team's strategies, player development, and long-term goals. Over the years, millions of readers have benefited from his news articles.

Connor McDavid Embraces Gritty Wins as Oilers Push for Playoffs

March 29, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Connor McDavid is not chasing style points. The Edmonton Oilers captain is focused on results as his team builds momentum at the right time. They are looking to qualify for the playoffs after losing twice in the Stanley Cup finals in 2024 and 2025. After a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, McDavid spoke with … Read more

Ducks’ Radko Gudas Injured Ahead of Maple Leafs Clash After Auston Matthews Hit

March 28, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Radko Gudas will miss the Anaheim Ducks’ matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, adding more intrigue ahead of a heated rematch with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The update came from Elliotte Friedman, who shared key details on Gudas’ condition. Friedman reported, “Radko Gudas is not taking warmup in Edmonton and won’t play against the Oilers. Here … Read more

Oilers Stepping Up as Leon Draisaitl’s Absence Tests Their Depth

March 27, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

The Edmonton Oilers are showing resilience as they adjust to life without Leon Draisaitl. The German forward will miss the remainder of the NHL regular season with a lower-body injury, forcing the team to adapt during a crucial stretch. Head coach Kris Knoblauch believes the response has been encouraging. He said the group is now … Read more

NHL Fans React to Connor McDavid’s 1200 Points: “On a Different Planet”

March 25, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Connor McDavid reached two major milestones in one game, hitting 400 career goals and 1,200 points during Edmonton Oilers’ 5-2 win over the Utah Mammoth. He achieved both on Tuesday night with a two-goal performance built on timing and control. The NHL shared the moment on X, posting, “1,200 POINTS FOR CONNOR MCDAVID!! 🔵🟠,” and … Read more

TSN’s Ryan Rishaug Calls Out Oilers’ In-Game Mentality Issues

March 24, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Edmonton Oilers are once again under the spotlight as questions grow about their consistency late in the season. Despite strong offensive numbers, the team has struggled to build momentum with a 34-28-9 record, raising concerns about whether this year feels different from recent playoff runs. Speaking on a recent show, TSN reporter Ryan Rishaug gave … Read more