Norris Trophy – Roman Josi (2019-20)
First Swiss and first Predator to win the Norris Trophy.
Roman Josi (born 1 June 1990) is a Swiss professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman and captain for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Quick Facts
- Award
- James Norris Memorial Trophy
- Season
- 2019-20
- Team
- Nashville Predators
- Position
- Defenseman
- Captaincy
- Team captain
Lore & Background
In 2019–20, Josi became the first Swiss player and the first player in Predators' franchise history to win the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's best defenceman.
Did You Know?
- Josi was drafted 38th overall by the Predators in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
- He led all defensemen and tied for fourth overall in goals during the 2010 NLA playoffs as SC Bern won the Championship title.
- In 2021 he surpassed Mark Streit as the highest-scoring Swiss-born NHL player.
- In March 2023, Josi became the second-fastest active defenseman to reach 600 points in his NHL career.
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