It needs him to be one of the faces of the league .
The N.H.L. needs a healthy Crosby on the ice , scoring goals -- not in the penalty box , or unable to play -- if it is to thrive .
N.H.L. needs Crosby to be one of the faces of the league .
The N.H.L. needs a healthy Crosby on the ice , scoring goals -- not in the penalty box , or unable to play -- if it is to thrive .