The good news is that Laredo Bucks head coach/general manager Terry Ruskowski has been re-signed to a new “lifetime” contract with the Central Hockey League team, meaning he can stick around for as many more years as he wants.

The bad news is that, well, it’s Laredo. (Kidding, of course. I’ve got nothing against the southern Texas town. In fact, I’m glad to see hockey thriving on the Rio Grande, even on the Double-A level.)

I’m always dubious about these extra-long-term contracts in sports, whether for athletes or management. What happens if the Bucks hit a sour stretch for several seasons? Not that a lifetime contract can’t be terminated…