Phil The Thrill Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 I can’t find this information anywhere - is former Sabres owner John Rigas out of prison? According to Wikipedia, Rigas was scheduled for release in 2018 but haven’t heard anything about Johnny Boy...
mrags Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) You want him to buy the Sabres again so maybe we don’t have a useless owner anymore? Edited May 9, 2019 by mrags
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) If I recall correctly, he was released early on compassionate grounds since he had a terminal illness; death was soon in coming. Either it was a miracle, or someone was lying (again). ? EDIT: I think the fine people of Coudersport Pennsylvania gave him a parade when he rolled back into town. Edited May 9, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013
Gugny Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: I can’t find this information anywhere - is former Sabres owner John Rigas out of prison? According to Wikipedia, Rigas was scheduled for release in 2018 but haven’t heard anything about Johnny Boy... I know nothing about hockey, so I had no idea who John Rigas even was. After typing "John Rigas," into my Google machine, I clicked on the wikipedia link. Lo and behold, the information you "couldn't find anywhere" was there! Either you're a bad Googler or a worse troll. Try to be better at both. 2 1
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 I think it was Dennis Miller who went on a ten minute comedy bit on this situation at the time
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, row_33 said: I think it was Dennis Miller who went on a ten minute comedy bit on this situation at the time Regarding the Rigas boys treating their Adelphia as an ATM? Or poor Johnny boy at death’s door, and he just had to get early release? ?
Cripple Creek Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: EDIT: I think the fine people of Coudersport Pennsylvania gave him a parade when he rolled back into town. Is that anywhere near Sheffield? Tittyout? 1
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 8 hours ago, mrags said: You want him to buy the Sabres again so maybe we don’t have a useless owner anymore? Think Terry would take a check?
Heitz Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) I worked for the Rigas family at Adelphia in Coudy for a while - worst job I ever had (save for the that that we were, early on, connected to an Internet head-end and a little thing called Napster had just been invented. I had so many ZipDisks full of music). Mr. Rigas (John) once scolded me for not having my suit jacket on as I walked through the halls to the bathroom. Right then I was like "I have to get the hell out of here!" The sons went to jail too, correct? And I bet Coudy did throw a parade for John when he came home, he did a lot for that small town... 2 hours ago, Gugny said: I know nothing about hockey, so I had no idea who John Rigas even was. After typing "John Rigas," into my Google machine, I clicked on the wikipedia link. Lo and behold, the information you "couldn't find anywhere" was there! Either you're a bad Googler or a worse troll. Try to be better at both. Also, you guys are all bad at the Internet (from 7.1.18): https://buffalonews.com/2018/07/01/cancer-stricken-rigas-beating-the-odds-in-bid-to-bring-son-home-from-prison/ The 93-year-old former Adelphia chairman, released from prison in 2016 because doctors and officials expected him to die soon, is fighting to clear his name and to free his son, Tim, from prison. Edited May 9, 2019 by Heitz
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Regarding the Rigas boys treating their Adelphia as an ATM? Or poor Johnny boy at death’s door, and he just had to get early release? ? What would you want with stealing a Billion, your own space station in orbit when you wanted to chill... 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Either you're a bad Googler or a worse troll. Try to be better at both. The internet wipes out all kinds of items, probably not the Rigas entire story but a lot of things of interest Edited May 9, 2019 by row_33
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Gugny said: I know nothing about hockey, so I had no idea who John Rigas even was. After typing "John Rigas," into my Google machine, I clicked on the wikipedia link. Lo and behold, the information you "couldn't find anywhere" was there! Either you're a bad Googler or a worse troll. Try to be better at both. Can anyone tell me what time it is?
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, Augie said: Can anyone tell me what time it is? well i was walkin' down the street one day...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, row_33 said: well i was walkin' down the street one day... Was it a street in Chicago?
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Augie said: Was it a street in Chicago? grand Steinway out there in the alley
B-Man Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 I met Mr.Rigas several times back in the 90's and he was always polite and nice to everyone around.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, B-Man said: I met Mr.Rigas several times back in the 90's and he was always polite and nice to everyone around. You would be too, if you were treating the shareholders’ resources like they were your own personal piggy bank. 1
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, B-Man said: I met Mr.Rigas several times back in the 90's and he was always polite and nice to everyone around. wish more of the famous would be a total tool when meeting fans, like this cat.... great moments in Blue Jays history, after 5 Ks in a nine inning game...
Phil The Thrill Posted May 9, 2019 Author Posted May 9, 2019 12 hours ago, Gugny said: I know nothing about hockey, so I had no idea who John Rigas even was. After typing "John Rigas," into my Google machine, I clicked on the wikipedia link. Lo and behold, the information you "couldn't find anywhere" was there! Either you're a bad Googler or a worse troll. Try to be better at both. In the words of a famous man “thanks for the great contribution” 8 hours ago, Augie said: Can anyone tell me what time it is? Time to complain about a message board thread again. What a time to be alive!!
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: In the words of a famous man “thanks for the great contribution” Time to complain about a message board thread again. What a time to be alive!! Totally kidding! Please try to relax. Nothing personal.
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