While contract talks haven't progressed much, that speaks to how comfortable both sides are as the team look to give Crosby his off-season away from the team, but when training camp begins, expect that to change in a big way. At 36-years of age, Crosby had yet another stellar season in 2023/24, almost single handedly carrying the team to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he can still be an elite player in the NHL, and from all signs, he will continue on in Pittsburgh.