Basile Sansonnens is a late-round prospect who, at 19, has already made the jump to pro. The Vancouver Canucks defenceman is currently playing for Lausanne HC in the NL. Initially drafted 221st overall in 2024, Sansonnens is listed at 6'3", 196 lbs and is scheduled to play for Switzerland at the 2026 World Juniors. Sansonnens spent last season in the QMJHL [http://thn.com/qmjhl] with the Rimouski Océanic. His time in the CHL was short, but it did feature a trip to the 2025 Memorial Cup. In 54 games, Sansonnens recorded one goal and 12 points while adding an additional five points in 23 playoff games. As for this season, Sansonnens has returned home to Switzerland. So far this season, he has three points in 31 games while averaging 11:27 of ice time. On top of his games in the NL, Sansonnens featured on Lausanne HC's Champions Hockey League [http://thn.com/international] squad, recording a goal and an assist in four games. Basile Sansonnens at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp (Photo Credit: Kaja Antic/The Hockey News) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e1d61cf1-5bd7-4026-a595-be83a2ab6adc.jpeg] Basile Sansonnens at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp (Photo Credit: Kaja Antic/The Hockey News) Overall, Sansonnens is an intriguing prospect thanks to his size and ability to play a shutdown role. He is currently signed to a multi-year contract in the NL, meaning it may be a while before he makes the jump to North America full-time. With Sansonnens expected to play a key role for Switzerland at the upcoming World Juniors, Canucks fans will get the chance to see how the seventh-rounder matches up against some of the top players from his age group. BASILE SANSONNENS 2026 WORLD JUNIORS SCHEDULE: December 27, 2025: Switzerland vs USA, 3:00 pm PT December 28, 2025: Switzerland vs Sweden, 11:00 am PT December 30, 2025: Switzerland vs Germany, 11:00 am PT December 31 2025: Switzerland vs Slovakia, 10:00 am PT Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Canucks Newest Acquisition Is One Of Four Active NHL Defensemen To Win Multiple World Junior Gold Medals [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-newest-acquisition-is-one-of-four-active-nhl-defensemen-to-win-multiple-world-junior-gold-medals] Vancouver Canucks Top 10 Prospects: End Of 2025 Edition [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/vancouver-canucks-top-10-prospects-end-of-2025-edition] Canucks Prospect Receives High Praise In 2025-26 WHL Midseason Player Survey [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-prospect-receives-high-praise-in-2025-26-whl-midseason-player-survey] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ed641c8c-aaab-43ac-9c03-44f5111a2996.jpeg] The Hockey News
