Nashville captain Roman Josi is expected at training camp in September after the Predators said Wednesday the defenseman was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome or POTS late last season.
“He has been undergoing treatment since that diagnosis and is progressing exceptionally well,” general manager Barry Trotz said in a statement. “We concur with Roman that with continued management and treatment, he can return to the ice for the 2025-26 season and continue with his elite hockey career.”
The 2020 Norris Trophy winner and three-time All-Star was limited to 53 games this season by a concussion. His last game was Feb. 25 against now two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida when he didn’t return after driven hard into the end boards by Sam Bennett midway through the second period.
POTS doesn’t have a cure but can be treated. Its symptoms include a fast heart rate, dizziness and fatigue.
Josi, who turned 35 at the start of June, was among the first six players selected Monday to Switzerland’s Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
The captain signed an eight-year $72 million contract in 2019 through the 2027-28 season. He has played 962 games with 190 goals and 534 assists.
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