Josi Diagnosed With POTS, Expected​ to ⁤Play Role Next Season

⁢ Updated June‍ 18, 2025
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Nashville Predators defenseman roman Josi, 35, was diagnosed with Postural ‍Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) near the end​ of the 2024-25 season, the team announced‍ Wednesday. ⁣He has been undergoing⁣ treatment.

The team expects Josi to return to ​the ice for the 2025-26‍ season with continued treatment and management of the condition. POTS causes an abnormally fast⁤ heart rate when transitioning from sitting or lying down to standing, ‌according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Josi’s 2024-25 season was cut short.‍ He only⁣ played in 53​ games, missing the last two months after sustaining ⁢a⁢ concussion from a hit by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett on feb. 25. ⁢That ​game was⁤ his last of the season.

Josi said in an interview ​Tuesday that the POTS diagnosis came ⁣after a check-up ⁤for his concussion.⁣ He‍ added that he is feeling ‍better since starting treatment.

The Swiss native recorded ⁢nine goals and 29 assists in his 53 games, his ‌14th season. He had a career-low -26 plus-minus rating.

What’s next

josi will continue treatment for POTS with the expectation of resuming his role on the ice for the Predators in the ⁣upcoming 2025-26 season.