“He’s 6’4″ every time he steps on the ice. His straight-line speed and defensive/spatial awareness indicate notable potential as a PK defensive defenseman at the next level. He’ll need to work on bulking up and strengthening his stick, but his projectability to an NHL role positions him for late-round contention.” Source: dobberprospects.com
“Basile Sansonnens is hardly an offensive dynamo, yet he stands out as a promising shutdown defenseman with solid 4-way skating, notably effective in backward crossovers and edgework.
Despite his physical approach, particularly effective along the boards, he struggles against fast wingers and needs to boost his backward speed and physical assertiveness. During penalty kills, while he identifies passing lanes well, his blocking execution is lacking.
Sansonnens must also refine his physical presence; his body checks often lack impact, necessitating further bulking up.
Despite these areas for improvement, his potential as a reliable defenseman is evident, making him a valuable later-round pick.” Source: draftprospectshockey.com
