Phil The Thrill Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 He was released in Feb. 2016. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I think it was Dennis Miller who went on a ten minute comedy bit on this situation at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Augie said: Was it a street in Chicago? grand Steinway out there in the alley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Augie said: Totally kidding! Please try to relax. Nothing personal. Don’t you DARE talk to me with that tone of voice. I’ll wipe that smirk right off your face mister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Augie said: Totally kidding! Please try to relax. Nothing personal. I know...same here. No offense taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: In the words of a famous man “thanks for the great contribution” You can google who actually said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Bless your heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Just now, Phil The Thrill said: Bless your heart To whom are you referring? I'm not a big hockey guy, but as mentioned earlier it's an easy search on the interwebs. You're kind of coming off like a dick. I'm not sure what the point of this thread is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 33 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Bless your heart What would Jerry Sullivan say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: What would Jerry Sullivan say? He probably would plug The Jerry Sullivan Show. Every morning 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Only on Buffalo’s real sports talk...Sports Radio 1270 AM, The Fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: He probably would plug The Jerry Sullivan Show. Every morning 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Only on Buffalo’s real sports talk...Sports Radio 1270 AM, The Fan! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 22 hours ago, Heitz said: 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... 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. Thanks for the article. I find it incredible how so many people can forgive/dismiss Rigas for the misery his and his sons' crimes caused so many people while at the same time condemning some stupid/addicted guy robbing a convenience store or stealing a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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