1. Some people are really making this bigger than what it is. If both teams collude by ties to get into the playoffs, no big deal. It will be solved the following week.......... In the playoffs....
2. I've always thought ties are stupid. Literally, the easiest fix, is stop having ties as an outcome to a game. Play in OT until someone wins. Ties are the most stupid way to end a game. Teams don't enjoy them, and fans don't enjoy them.