Basile Sansonnens | D

[CRAZY_4_NAZZY]

 

 

Edited June 29, 2024 by CRAZY_4_NAZZY

[NorthWestNuck]

Big Swiss!

[Bob Long]

Big kid, when he fills out he could be a beast.

 

 

[DrJockitch]

WTF. Left shot. Ruined the streak. 

[Ghostsof1915]

17 minutes ago, DrJockitch said:

WTF. Left shot. Ruined the streak. 

Someone eventually has to play the left side.

[Stierlitz]

He has same first name as Vasily Podkolzin, just in the Swiss way 

[Nucker67]

Lots of LDs in the system

 

Any chance Utunen or Truscott make the team one day? They've been "developing" for a while now. Time to move on. There's always Dorrington and Gabrielsson too, or will they also fall by the wayside?

 

Kudryavtsev and Mynio are with Abby

 

Maybe Sansonnens is a re-do on restocking the LD position

 

 

[elvis15]

Pretty decent guy to take a end of draft shot on.

[Jim Tim]

30 minutes ago, Nucker67 said:

Lots of LDs in the system

 

Any chance Utunen or Truscott make the team one day? They've been "developing" for a while now. Time to move on. There's always Dorrington and Gabrielsson too, or will they also fall by the wayside?

 

Kudryavtsev and Mynio are with Abby

 

Maybe Sansonnens is a re-do on restocking the LD position

 

 

Utunen and Truscott are both no longer with the club

[canucks curse]

2 hours ago, Nucker67 said:

Lots of LDs in the system

 

Any chance Utunen or Truscott make the team one day? They've been "developing" for a while now. Time to move on. There's always Dorrington and Gabrielsson too, or will they also fall by the wayside?

 

Kudryavtsev and Mynio are with Abby

 

Maybe Sansonnens is a re-do on restocking the LD position

 

 

I think we let both those guys go 

[The Lock]

9 hours ago, DrJockitch said:

WTF. Left shot. Ruined the streak. 

 

He was all that was left... 

[TGokou]

Love this pick at 7. I have always been of the belief that the late birthday get less of an opportunity to shine. This guy was almost eligible for the 2025 draft and with his size (6'4''), I expect him to  be a late bloomer as he learns to fill out his body.

[Stierlitz]

 

[Hammertime]

Was Ustinkov still on the board? 

[KesLord]

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/basile-sansonnens

 

 

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One of the more intriguing prospects at this year's Vancouver Canucks Development Camp is left-shot defenceman Basile Sansonnens. A seventh pick by Vancouver in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Sansonnens is a bit of an unknown, with many sites not having scouting reports available. Now part of the Canucks organization, the Swiss defender is ready to show why Vancouver took a chance on him. 

 

On draft day, Sansonnes was at his house watching the NHL Draft on his phone, surrounded by family. He then saw his name pop up as the Canucks selected him 221st overall. As Sansonnes describes, it was "an amazing experience" and a moment that he and his family were very proud of. 

When asked about meetings with Vancouver before the draft, Sansonnes revealed an interesting strategy the organization used to get to know him better. Sansonnes said, "I had to fill out the questionnaire and also a Zoom meeting with a scout." Based on his answer, it is clear the Canucks saw something that most public scouts didn't, leading the organization to select the defender. 

 

Still 17, Sansonnes is listed at 6'2", 196 pounds, according to NHL Central Scouting. When asked to describe his game, Sansonnes said, "I would say it's pretty defensive, but good on the breakout. I tried to get more and more involved in the offensive game, but for now, it's more defensive and transition." He also said that the Swiss player he looked up to while growing up was New Jersey Devils defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler, who is currently entering his seventh NHL season. 

While Sansonnes spent most of the season at the U20 level in Switzerland, he did see some action at both the SL and NL levels. When asked about playing at the pro level, Sansonnes said, "It's a great experience because you play in front of 10,00 people, and so you have more pressure, but it's also on another level. So yeah, you learn from the best." Sansonnes also confirmed that he is moving from HC Fribourg-Gottéron's program to Lausanne HC, where he has signed a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season. As Sansonnes explains, the move is to his overall development as well as to give him more opportunities next season. 
 

This year, Sansonnes also competed with Switzerland at the U18s. During the tournament, he averaged over 18 minutes a game while surpassing the 20-minute mark multiple times. While Sansonnes doesn't know if he will be part of Switzerland's World Juniors team this December, he did say that the plan is to go to camp, which will take place in Finland in the next few weeks, and that his inclusion on the team could be a possibility. 

For now, Sansonnes is enjoying his time in Vancouver and trying to absorb as much information as he can from the Canucks development staff. So far, he hasn't looked out of place and has had a strong showing at Development Camp. Fans will want to keep an eye on him over the next couple of years as he continues to develop in Switzerland. 

 

Edited July 4, 2024 by KesLord

[Stierlitz]

 

Sansonnens being selected over higher-touted prospects such as Igor Chernyshov (San Jose), Sebastian Soini (Minnesota Wild), Aron Kiviharju (Minnesota Wild), and Lucas Pettersson (Anaheim Ducks), who were all taken higher at the NHL draft, suggests there is a good chance he reports and begins his North American transition immediately.

 

However, there is one small catch to those plans. Sansonnens recently signed a new deal at the end of May with a Swiss National League team (Lausanne HC), locking him in until the 2027-28 campaign. As recently as yesterday, he indicated his plans to report and enjoy a much higher role in the Swiss NL league.

 

Today is a new day, however, that brings new opportunities. Being offered the opportunity to fast-track his North American transition could present a beneficial opportunity to grab his development by the horns.

 

Generally, the higher imports are selected, the better the intel from the teams, and the higher the chance they report. Given Sansonnens’ high selection, the expectation is strong that he will make the move to North America.

 

From watching his name called in Vegas from his couch to reporting to his first NHL development camp, and now being selected by Rimouski, it’s been quite the week for this young defender.

[CRAZY_4_NAZZY]

https://canucksarmy.com/news/canucks-prospect-basile-sansonnens-31st-overall-chl-import-draft

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However, there is one small catch to those plans. Sansonnens recently signed a new deal at the end of May with a Swiss National League team (Lausanne HC), locking him in until the 2027-28 campaign. As recently as yesterday, he indicated his plans to report and enjoy a much higher role in the Swiss NL league.

 

Probably would benefit playing in the NL for Lausanne. Gets opportunity to play against men and grow into his body. I'm less concerned about him playing on NA ice.

[DeNiro]

11 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said:

https://canucksarmy.com/news/canucks-prospect-basile-sansonnens-31st-overall-chl-import-draft

 

Probably would benefit playing in the NL for Lausanne. Gets opportunity to play against men and grow into his body. I'm less concerned about him playing on NA ice.

Much better for his development IMO.

 

I’m not sold on the QMJHL developing good D-men.

[Diamonds]

On 7/6/2024 at 4:01 PM, DeNiro said:

Much better for his development IMO.

 

I’m not sold on the QMJHL developing good D-men.

It worked out well for Noah Dobson. I agree though, it seems like a lot of highly touted defensemen in the Q either don't end up making it in the NHL or end up as bottom pair guys. Chabot is the only other high profile defenseman to come out of the Q recently that has excelled (that I can remember off the top of my head, sure I'm forgetting a few).

[TGokou]

His calling card will always be playing as physical defensive D. The advantage of playing in the QMJHL for him would be learning the smaller ice and making quicker decisions and proper gap control. I doubt he will ever develop an offensive portion of the game, but he needs to learn how to quickly transition to the forwards. Lots of ice time which will be the biggest plus. 

[CaptainCanuck12]

Watch him go to the Q, focus completely on offense and totally neglect developing his defensive skills.  He wouldn't be the first in that league!

[filthy animal]

On 7/6/2024 at 4:01 PM, DeNiro said:

Much better for his development IMO.

 

I’m not sold on the QMJHL developing good D-men.

 

I agree. At least when he plays against men, he'll develop good habits. The Q is just too much of a shit show. Im not holding my breath of this guy making it though. If Basile even becomes an AHL regular, thats already a win

[Gurn]

Invited to the Swiss camp for WJ Championship

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/canucks-prospect-basile-sansonnens-invited-to-team-switzerland-2025-world-juniors-camp/ar-AA1vpTE1?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=c91de58ac3b54c48a585af7158e92d2d&ei=69

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The World Junior Championships are just around the corner, as more national squads release their preliminary rosters.

Team Switzerland has officially announced their U20 preliminary roster, which features Vancouver Canucks’ most recent seventh-round pick, Basile Sansonnens.

The 18-year-old blueliner has been soaking up top-pairing minutes during his North American campaign with the Rimouski Océanic, currently the third-highest-ranked team in the QMJHL.

Through 23 games, Sansonnens has tallied three assists and boasts a respectable plus-six rating while serving as a prominent piece of Rimouski’s penalty-killing unit. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 182 pounds, Sansonnens is known for his heavy shutdown presence, complemented by a strong skating ability.

Hailing from Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland, Sansonnens spent his young career jumping the ranks in his home country. He is a familiar face in the Swiss national program, having represented his country at the U16, U17, and U18 levels. Most recently, he donned the Swiss colours at the World Junior Summer Showcase, where he auditioned for the team for this year’s winter tournament.

With the invite, he joins a list of three potential candidates to represent the Canucks at this year’s tournament in Ottawa. Tom Willander has already secured his spot on Sweden’s roster, while Sawyer Mynio will be battling for a place on Team Canada’s blue line.

The Swiss placed seventh in last year’s tournament after being eliminated by Team Sweden in overtime (3-2) in the Quarterfinals.

The 2025 World Junior Championships kick off on Boxing Day in Ottawa, where Switzerland will open against Czechia.

[Warhippy]

7 hours ago, Gurn said:

Invited to the Swiss camp for WJ Championship

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/canucks-prospect-basile-sansonnens-invited-to-team-switzerland-2025-world-juniors-camp/ar-AA1vpTE1?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=c91de58ac3b54c48a585af7158e92d2d&ei=69

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The World Junior Championships are just around the corner, as more national squads release their preliminary rosters.

Team Switzerland has officially announced their U20 preliminary roster, which features Vancouver Canucks’ most recent seventh-round pick, Basile Sansonnens.

The 18-year-old blueliner has been soaking up top-pairing minutes during his North American campaign with the Rimouski Océanic, currently the third-highest-ranked team in the QMJHL.

Through 23 games, Sansonnens has tallied three assists and boasts a respectable plus-six rating while serving as a prominent piece of Rimouski’s penalty-killing unit. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 182 pounds, Sansonnens is known for his heavy shutdown presence, complemented by a strong skating ability.

Hailing from Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland, Sansonnens spent his young career jumping the ranks in his home country. He is a familiar face in the Swiss national program, having represented his country at the U16, U17, and U18 levels. Most recently, he donned the Swiss colours at the World Junior Summer Showcase, where he auditioned for the team for this year’s winter tournament.

With the invite, he joins a list of three potential candidates to represent the Canucks at this year’s tournament in Ottawa. Tom Willander has already secured his spot on Sweden’s roster, while Sawyer Mynio will be battling for a place on Team Canada’s blue line.

The Swiss placed seventh in last year’s tournament after being eliminated by Team Sweden in overtime (3-2) in the Quarterfinals.

The 2025 World Junior Championships kick off on Boxing Day in Ottawa, where Switzerland will open against Czechia.

6 foot 2?

 

I thought he was 6 foot 4

[Gurn]

25 minutes ago, Warhippy said:

6 foot 2?

 

I thought he was 6 foot 4

Inflation, has made all packaging smaller?