Robin Kovacs first went out himself and told that he would be poked in the fourth quarter final.
Since then, both he and Örebro's management have confirmed that it was on sporting grounds.
- It is clear that it is a big disappointment, you always want to play every match and especially now in the playoffs when it is to be decided, Kovacs told Aftonbladet.
So far it is not known if Kovacs will play as Luleå can secure a semi-final place at home today.
Linus Omark would like to see the star not included.
- Kovacs is a good hockey player, so we hope he gets to stand aside.
But I think he's ready.
We'll see, says Omark.
Expert Jonas Andersson does not understand Örebro's decision to poke Kovacs.
- Everyone says that it is nothing but sporting and then it is very, very strange.
He is the best player in Örebro together with Rodrigo Abols.
To me, that's a very bad sign.
When you bench your best player, you are bad out.
I have a hard time understanding that, he says and continues:
- He may have made some mistakes and does not play in the system, but no stars do.
They are stars because they break the pattern.
You stand and fall with it a little too.
Who will now do it for Örebro?
I have no answer.