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59Cap hit
$9.059M
8.7% of $104M cap
Term
2 yrs
Through 2027-28, then UFA
Clause
NMC
Surplus value
+$1.91M
vs. $10.969M market estimate
Confirmed by the public signing announcement · source
2026-27 regular season
GP
1
Goals
1
33.3% shooting
Assists
0
0 primary
Points
1
1.00 per game
TOI/GP
24:53
PP 5:05 · PK 2:44
xGF%
31.5
5v5, -16.1 vs. last yr
Game Score
+1.09
per game
Faceoff %
—
Plus/minus
0
Blocks 0 · Hits 2
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 vs MIN · L 3-1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 24:53 | 5:05 | 2:44 | — | 75 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.09 |
| Apr 13 vs SJS · L 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 25:48 | 2:00 | 0:36 | — | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0.75 |
| Apr 11 vs MIN · W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27:10 | 4:46 | 0:55 | — | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.18 |
| Apr 7 @ ANA · W 5-0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 2:58 | 2:13 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | +0.85 |
| Apr 6 @ LAK · OTL 3-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28:09 | 1:53 | 0:00 | — | 56 | 2 | 0 | +1 | +1.73 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 1,256 min · percentile vs. NHL defensemen
36th percentile
44th percentile
26th percentile
62nd percentile
61st percentile
46th percentile
39th percentile
75th percentile
37th percentile
96th percentile
75th percentile
82nd percentile
39th percentile
78th percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleOffensive playmaking defenseman
Trait percentiles vs. NHL defensemen · 2025-26
Josi is an elite passer and shooter who dominates at 5v5 but covers his limited physicality and defensive coverage with smart positioning. He distributes the puck at will and generates offense from all areas, though he's not in the mix for heavy checking duties.
- Shooting volume
- 94
- Playmaking
- 91
- Zone entries(est.)
- 67
- Forechecking
- 9
- Physicality
- 9
- Defensive impact
- 27
- Puck management
- 72
- Speed
- 60
Where he shoots from
Slot 12% · Mid-range 35% · Perimeter 53%(251 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Exceptional passing ability at 91st percentile drives continuous offense
- Prolific shot volume at 94th percentile with 251 unblocked shots
- Strong puck management at 72nd percentile in spacing and transitions
Watch-outs
- Minimal forechecking intensity at 9th percentile limits defensive support
- Physical play at 9th percentile means avoiding contact over engaging
- Defensive impact at 27th percentile suggests coverage gaps in tight areas
Similar style: Darren Raddysh (TOR), Devon Toews (COL)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Where his Game Score comes from
2025-26 · 68 GP
Season total +53.0, or +0.78 per game.
- Scoring
- +37.8
- Shooting
- +13.6
- 5-on-5 goals
- -1.1
- Defense
- -1.1
- Penalty kill
- +0.3
- Physical play
- +5.5
- Puck battles
- -2.7
- Penalties
- +0.6
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | GWG | SOG | S% | TOI | FO% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | Nashville Predators | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.0 | 18:48 | — |
| 2014-15 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4.8 | 31:37 | — |
| 2015-16 | Nashville Predators | 14 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2.4 | 27:57 | — |
| 2016-17 | Nashville Predators | 22 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +2 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 7.9 | 25:46 | — |
| 2017-18 | Nashville Predators | 13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0.0 | 25:20 | — |
| 2018-19 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14.3 | 25:53 | — |
| 2019-20 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.0 | 26:56 | — |
| 2020-21 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0.0 | 26:57 | — |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4.8 | 26:03 | — |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7.7 | 25:44 | — |
| Career | 10 seasons | 91 | 12 | 33 | 45 | -27 | 48 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 292 | 4.1 | 25:48 | — |
Seasons traded mid-year show one row per team.
Usage
Last game: vs MIN, Oct 1
Pair 3 with Ryan Ufko (9:53 together at 5-on-5) · PP1
From the NHL's shift chart.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Roman Josi explains the Predators' power play issues in loss vs Wild
Yahoo Sports · Oct 2
- MIN@NSH: Josi scores goal against Jesper Wallstedt
nhl.com · Oct 2
- Predators Announce Juuse Saros & Roman Josi Decisions Ahead of Season Opener
heavy.com · Oct 1
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
—
Media
—
Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.71 per game over these 10.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2025-26, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 21.4 mph
- 39th pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 56
- Hardest shot
- 96.7 mph
- 87th pct
- Distance
- 245.4 mi
- OZ time
- 44.7%
- 88th pct
- DZ time
- 37.5%
Age curve
NHL defensemen · production index
At 36, defensemen typically produce 62% of their peak (age 24). His contract runs through age 37, when the typical level is 59%.
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
2 seasons left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | NSH | $9.059M | 8.7% |
| 2027-28 | NSH | $9.059M | 8.0% |
UFA after 2027-28. NMC. $18.118M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).