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USA John Rigas

a.k.a. "John J. Rigas"
Buffalo Sabres / NHL - 02/03
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Staff Facts
Date of Birth
Nov 14, 1924
Place of Birth
Wellsville, NY, USA
Age
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Rigas, 96, died on September 30, 2021, of bladder cancer, in Coudersport, Penna.
History
- 2003 • The bankrupt Buffalo Sabres franchise was sold to Tom Golisano
- 2002 • Indicted for multiple fraud charges, the NHL took over the control of the franchise
- 2000 • Acquired a majority stake in the Buffalo Sabres franchise from the Knox family estate and Swados
- 1997 • Made a bid to buy a majority stake in the Buffalo Sabres franchise from Northrup Knox and Robert Swados
- 1994 • Became a minority owner, investing $15 million in the franchise

Family relations:
Son: Tim Rigas

Team Staff History
S Team League Role on Team Notes
1994-95 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner Becama a minority owner
1995-96 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner
1996-97 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner
1997-98 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner
1998-99 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner
1999-00 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner
2000-01 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner Acquired the shares of Northrup Knox and Robert Swados
2001-02 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner
2002-03 Buffalo Sabres NHL Franchise Owner Franchise taken over by the NHL
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