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 seen moving well after injury scare vs Ducks ahead of Game 3

April 24, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid eased injury concerns ahead of Game 3 after a positive update following his Game 2 scare against the Anaheim Ducks. McDavid briefly left Game 2 after a collision that caused his right leg to buckle. The incident involved teammate Mattias Ekholm and Ducks defender Ian Moore. He spent several minutes … Read more

‘We’re comfortable’: Connor McDavid backs Oilers to respond away from home

April 23, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Connor McDavid remains confident the Edmonton Oilers can respond on the road after a tough Game 2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton fell 6-4 on April 22, leveling the first-round series at 1-1. McDavid addressed the challenge of heading into Game 3 away from home. “We’ve been in this situation a lot, you know, … Read more

Oilers strike gold with Jason Dickinson as deadline move pays early

April 21, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

The Edmonton Oilers may have found a key piece at the NHL trade deadline, and early playoff returns already look strong. Jason Dickinson delivered a two-goal performance in a 4-3 Game 1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, underlining his value in a high-pressure setting. Edmonton added Dickinson on March 4, in a trade with the … Read more

Oilers’ Connor McDavid backs Leon Draisaitl’s playoff form in NHL

April 20, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Oilers’ Connor McDavid backs Leon Draisaitl playoff form in NHL playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers head into the NHL playoffs with renewed optimism as captain Connor McDavid backed teammate Leon Draisaitl to deliver again on the big stage. Speaking Sunday, McDavid highlighted the impact of getting key players back ahead of Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. He said the return of Draisaitl and forward Jason Dickinson … Read more

Connor McDavid on Playing With Matt Savoie After His Hat Trick: ‘We’re Building Something’

April 17, 2026 by Ankit Kumar

Connor McDavid praised rookie winger Matt Savoie after his career’s first hat trick, highlighting growing chemistry on Edmonton’s top line. Savoie scored a hat trick in the first period of the Edmonton Oilers‘ 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. This was the Oilers’ last regular-season game of the 2025-26 NHL season. He is starting to … Read more