Bobby Holik said it was only a matter of time before the pace and the grind caught up with the Russian star .
Bobby Holik retired from the National Hockey League three years ago after playing in more than 1,300 games .
Bobby Holik , who retired from the National Hockey League three years ago after playing in more than 1,300 games , said it was only a matter of time before the pace and the grind caught up with the Russian star .