ANALYSIS/OPINION:
It wasn’t easy for Craig Laughlin to wind up in the television booth analyzing Washington Capitals games for 25 seasons.
“I had some rough spots when I started,” the former Capitals forward said, recalling his start with Home Team Sports. “I remember being covered in sweat when the cameras would come on. I was thinking, ‘This is a nightmare.’
“I kept thinking there is no way I’m going to wear makeup,” he said, laughing, as always. “I’m a hockey player, come on.”
Then there were the speech lessons.