9 October: Predators captain Roman Josi healthy after a POTS diagnosis, set to lead Nashville for ninth season
Roman Josi returned to the ice for the new NHL season and the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic build-up healthy and with renewed optimism after a long and challenging recovery.
The Nashville Predators captain and premier defencemen in the league hadn’t played since late February after a concussion led to the discovery of Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). This condition can cause dizziness, fatigue, and a rapid heart rate when standing.
The good news for both Nashville and Switzerland is that Josi has returned to the ice for training camp. After months of therapy and treatment, he says he finally feels like himself again. “Since then, I’ve been feeling much better,” Josi told the Blick. “After the first week was quite a challenge due to the symptoms, the last few sessions have gone well. I’ve regained the belief that I’ll be 100 per cent fit again and can compete with Nashville and the Swiss national team next winter.”
If he stays healthy, his skating, hockey IQ, and leadership will make him one of the most important players in the Olympic tournament and a vital figure for Nashville’s season.