Most fans did not expect the Buffalo Sabres to start out this poorly, 0-2-1 in their first three games, and now a 4 game west coast trip awaits them still looking for their first win.  What’s to blame for the Sabres sluggish start?

Could Buffalo be in even worse shape at the end of this important early road trip?  Buffalo News Sabres beat reporter Mike Harrington gives his opinion on what ails the Blue and Gold, plus explains how close the devastating wildfires in Sonoma, California are to his immediate location in San Jose, and how wildfires in Anaheim may affect the Sabres game at the Honda Center this weekend.

Be sure to catch Mike Harrington’s Sabres report every Wednesday on Morning Bull during hockey season at 8:15!