Okay, so let's just note the fact that the glass was just broken by a slapshot for the "let's reduce goalie gear" thread. Try getting hit with a shot that hard, even with modern gear.
How about this... No OT, but a tie results in 0 points for either team. (Basically just go by win-loss record in the standings) That would make the last 5 minutes of a tied game VERY interesting.