Will slow starts doom Sabres this season?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Slow starts were the identity of the Sabres a season ago, and even though it’s a new year with a new coach and philosophy, the preseason had a similar feeling.
With the exception of one game, Head Coach Phil Housley wasn’t too pleased with the Blue & Gold’s energy in the first period of their exhibition slate.
“I think just our starts in general haven’t been very good,” Housley told reporters following their 3-1 loss to th