Roman Josi
Date of Birth: June 1, 1990
Birthplace: Bern, Switzerland
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
NHL Debut: November 26, 2011
Draft Information: Drafted by the Nashville Predators 38th overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Josi is a dynamic, offensively driven defenseman with elite skating and playmaking ability. Known for leading rushes, creating scoring chances, and logging major minutes, he combines high hockey IQ with strong leadership. His vision and mobility make him one of the most productive blueliners in the league.
✔️ Some of Roman's past sticks: CCM JetSpeed FT6 Pro, FT7 Pro
✔️ Some of Roman's past skates: Bauer Vapor HyperLite, HyperLite 2
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Norris Trophy Winner: 2020
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 6 (2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024)
🏆 NHL First All-Star Team: 2020, 2022, 2024
🏆 NHL Second All-Star Team: 2015
🏆 World Championship Silver Medalist: 2013 with Team Switzerland
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions
- First Swiss player to win the Norris Trophy
- Captain of the Nashville Predators since 2017
- Most points in a season by a defenseman in Predators history (96 points in 2021–22)
🏆 Milestones
- Surpassed 600 career NHL points — the most by a Swiss-born player
- Played over 850 NHL games with Nashville
- Led all NHL defensemen in scoring during the 2021–22 season
- Anchored the Predators’ run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017
