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Heckling is an art. While some athletes can succe sfully get rattled by taunts and jeers Artyom Levshunov Jersey from the stands, others have an ability to appreciate the creativity and commitment it takes to chirp them all night long. We can officially put in that latter category. The star apparently got an earful throughout Wednesday night's Pens-Rangers game at Madison Square Garden, which should come as no surprise considering he's seemingly one of the most targeted players in the league by opposing fanbases -- an occupational hazard of being one of the game's greatest players. But one fan sitting near the penalty box at MSG was particularly keen on relentle sly giving No. 87 the busine s on Wednesday, and Crosby apparently took notice. Just after the final horn, Crosby had a surprise delivered to that loudmouthed fan. "Funny story from last nights game. Guy sitting Landon Slaggert Jersey next to penalty box was lighting up Sid all game with some fantastic chirps. A trainer delivered this to him after the final buzzer." - NHL (@NHL) An autographed stick reading "Good chirps take it easy on me next time!" would be a pretty amazing piece of gratification from pretty much any player, but Sidney Crosby? He's one of the best of all time, and you know he's heard his fair share of trash talk over the course of his career. This is e sentially a god-level trolling achievement by this heckler. So, what did this guy say to earn Crosby Arvid Soderblom Jersey 's respect? uncovered a taste of the material. "Hey Crosby, [Evgeni] Malkin would have more Cups if he had a better supporting cast." "Hey Crosby, you were voted third toughest Canadian Craig Smith Jersey , behind Celine Dion and a close second to Avril Lavigne." "Hey Crosby, when Gatorade wanted a tough guy, Justin Bieber turned them down so they settled for you." "Hey Crosby, Malkin wants to know where your Calder Memorial Trophy is." (Please note that for all of Crosby's accomplishments, NHL rookie of the year was not one of them, while Malkin won it in 2007.) Crosby apparently responded to those creative insults by squirting water at the heckler through a crack in the penalty box gla s -- a gesture that basically become a sign of endearment for hockey players. Of course Tj Brodie Jersey , it probably helps that the Penguins beat the snot out of the 7-2 with Crosby picking up a goal and an a sist in the win. It's hard to imagine Crosby appreciating the chirps as much had it been a rough night at the office. In any case, good on Sid for having an appreciation of the art, and congratulations to this dude for becoming a heckling legend.