Flames trade Tanguay and Sarich to Avalanche for Jones and O’Brien

The Calgary Flames have traded winger Alex Tanguay and defenseman Cory Sarich to the Colorado Avalanche for winger David Jones and defenseman Shane O’Brien.

Tanguay was drafted by the Avalanche, 12th overall in 1998. He carries a cap hit of $3.5 million.

Sarich was drafted by the Sabres, 27th overall in the 2nd round of the 1996 draft. He carries a $2 million cap hit.

Jones was drafted by Avalanche, 288th overall in the 9th round of the 2003 draft. He carries a $4 million cap hit.

O’Brien was drafted by the Ducks, 250th overall in the 8th round of the 2003 draft. He carries a $2 million cap hit.

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Alex Tanguay

Cory Sarich

David Jones

Shane O’Brien