Predators’‍ Josi ‍Expected at Camp; haula Returns to Nashville

Updated June 19, 2025

Nashville Predators fans received positive news regarding captain Roman Josi. General Manager Barry Trotz⁣ announced that Josi, diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS)⁤ late last season,⁤ is ⁢responding well to treatment and is expected to participate in training camp this September. Trotz stated that josi’s continued management and treatment⁣ should allow him to continue ‍his hockey career.

Josi, who turned 35 in June, was limited to 53 games last season due to a concussion ⁢sustained in ⁣february against‍ the⁣ Florida Panthers.Despite the setback, he‍ was among the ⁢first players named to Switzerland’s Olympic team for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. josi is currently under an eight-year, $72 million contract that extends through the 2027-28 season. The defenseman has played 962 career games,⁢ amassing 190 goals and 534 assists.

In a separate move, the Predators addressed⁣ their‍ forward depth by acquiring Erik Haula ‍from the⁤ New Jersey Devils. The Predators ⁢traded defenseman⁣ Jeremy Hanzel and a fourth-round pick in next week’s draft⁤ to secure Haula, who ‍previously played for ⁤nashville. ⁢Haula,a veteran of 759 NHL games,has played for several teams,including Minnesota,Vegas,Carolina,Florida,Boston,and New Jersey.

Haula, 34,‍ recorded 21 ⁢points‍ and 39 penalty minutes in 69 games ⁢with the Devils last season. The forward also registered 101 hits and blocked 35 shots. The Predators ⁤now hold nine ‍selections in‍ the 2025⁢ NHL draft, which begins June 27.

What’s next

Predators fans eagerly anticipate Josi’s return to the ice and Haula’s ‍second stint with the team. The upcoming ⁣NHL draft also presents an chance to bolster the ⁤roster with young talent.