[skippy the wonder dog]

I don't see a problem with getting a point for a tie. I see a problem with getting a point for losing.

And the point that a team that's good in the shootout can play conservatively in OT and go for the shootout is valid. The shootout is a whole different ball game and some teams do well at it while others don't. That in itself is a reason to get rid of it: it ain't hockey.