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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's best defenceman in 2020.
15 Interesting Facts About Roman Josi
Roman Josi is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman and captain for the Nashville Predators, a Norris Trophy winner, and the highest-scoring Swiss-born NHL player.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#59
Status
Active
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He was named captain of his team, the Nashville Predators, in 2017.
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He is the highest-scoring Swiss-born player in NHL history.
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He was drafted 38th overall by his current team in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
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He became the second defenseman in NHL history to lead an active franchise in points, joining Ray Bourque.
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He helped his team reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2017, setting a franchise record for most goals by a defenseman in a single postseason.
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He holds the franchise record for most career assists.
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He led all defensemen in goals during the 2010 NLA playoffs, helping his team win the championship title.
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He played his first North American professional season with the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL.
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He set a new franchise record for points by a player through the first 40 games of a season in 2020.
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He became the first player in franchise history to score an empty-net, shorthanded, game-winning goal in a single play.
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He is the first player to reach 1,000 NHL games having played all of them with the Nashville Predators.
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He was named the Best Defenseman of the Tournament at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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He became the second-fastest active defenseman to reach 600 points in his NHL career, doing so in his 823rd game.
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He was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome during his recovery from a season-ending concussion in 2025.
About Roman Josi
A highly decorated defenceman, he is the captain of the Nashville Predators and widely considered one of the best of his generation. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2020, becoming the first Swiss player and Predators franchise player to do so. He holds numerous franchise records, including most points and assists, and is the highest-scoring Swiss-born NHL player.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
2020
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NHL First All-Star Team
2020, 2022, 2024
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IIHF World Championship MVP
2013
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National League A Champion
2010
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Nashville Predators All-Time Points Leader
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Roman Josi.
Player Info
Country: Switzerland
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 59
Status: Active
Age: 35 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 201 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Bern, Switzerland
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 190
Assists: 534
Points: 724
Teams: 3
Drafted: 2008
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
SC Bern Milwaukee Admirals Nashville Predators
Roman Josi plays for 3 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Nashville Predators in 2008.