Roman Josi Recovers from Syndrome and Aims for Return with the Predators
The Nashville Predators captain, Roman Josi, is scheduled to attend training camp in September after being diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) at the end of last season.The 2020 Norris Trophy winner and three-time All-Star was limited to 53 games this season due to a concussion. His last game was on February 25 against the Florida Panthers, when he did not return after being forcefully pushed into the boards by Sam Bennett midway through the second period. POTS has no cure, but it can be treated. Its symptoms include rapid heart rate, dizziness, and fatigue. Josi, who turned 35 in early June, was one of the first six players selected on Monday for Switzerland’s Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. The captain signed an eight-year contract for 72 million dollars in 2019, valid until the 2027-28 season. He has played 962 games with 190 goals and 534 assists. The Predators also announced on Wednesday the acquisition of forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a fourth-round pick in next week’s draft. This marks Haula’s return for a second stint with Nashville. Haula, drafted in the seventh round by the Minnesota Wild in 2009, has played 759 games with the Wild, Vegas, Carolina, Florida, Nashville, Boston, and New Jersey. Now 34 years old, Haula played 69 games with the Devils this season, with 21 points and 39 penalty minutes. The 1.79-meter, 86-kilo forward averaged 14 minutes and 42 seconds of ice time per game. He also had 101 hits and blocked 35 shots. The Predators still have nine selections in the 2025 NHL draft, which will begin on June 27, including three in the first round.“He has been in treatment since that diagnosis and is progressing exceptionally well,” general manager Barry Trotz said in a statement. “We agree with Roman that, with continued management and treatment, he can return to the ice for the 2025-26 season and continue his elite hockey career.”
Barry Trotz, general manager
