Roman Josi
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About
NHL defenseman who took over as Shea Weber's defensive partner on the Nashville Predators following Ryan Suter's departure in 2012. He broke the 60-point barrier for the first time during the 2015-2016 season. He helped the Predators reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017.
Before Fame
He played professionally with SC Bern in Switzerland before being the 38th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Draft.
Trivia
He won a silver medal with the Swiss national team at the 2013 IIHF World Championship, where he was named tournament MVP. His hockey fame has led him to accumulate more than 130,000 followers on Instagram.
Family Life
He has an older brother named Yannick. He married model Ellie Ottaway in 2019, with whom he welcomed their son Luca James Josi in February 2021.
Associated With
He's played in front of goalie Pekka Rinne, helping create a solid defensive foundation as teammates in Nashville.
