Former Sabres Owner Gets 15 Years In PrisonSource: WGR-AM 'John Rigas told the court that mistakes were made in the way he ran the company, but he intended no wrong.' Related posts: Adelphia founder and sons arrested John Rigas sentenced to 15 years in prison Adelphia invested in family's NY hockey team-report Adelphia founder sentenced to 15 years Rigas leaves fans to pick up the bag in disgraceful Sabres exit