Written Hockey: When the NHL first came out with Shootouts after overtime I wasn't sure about it, it felt too "unfair" and not an appropriate way to decide the extra point. Since then I have warmed up to it and now I kind of like it. The NHL needs to do exciting things to get the casual fan involved and the shootout is very exciting for new hockey fans and casual fans, so I think it has it's place in todays market. The 3 on 3 overtime is also along the same lines, geared toward a more exciting NHL experience and highlight reel plays that are not only exciting for long time die hard fans like myself but also new hockey fans. So I get why we need 3 on 3 and shootouts. I'm still just OK with a shootout but I absolutely love the 3 on 3 overtime. With the amount of high end talent in todays game it's really something special and fun to watch. So yeah I am fine with how the NHL handles ends of overtime now and I like that one team gets an extra point, I think it makes it more ineresting.