@NicCrosby87
These requests are made quite frequently, so
I have a feeling you will get a “we’ll have to wait and see” answer here.
I remember seeing a few years ago that we are very limited to what we are able to edit with real life players due to the licence agreement the game has with the NHL/NHLPA/Alumni.
They most likely wouldn’t ever consider your suggestion for Option 2. I actually think it might have been @Froommey who had an awesome post a few years ago showing exactly how some players should look compared to their in game models and it went completely ignored. They even have one of their gamechangers who specializes in rosters who insists every year in providing outside help and it never happens.
So, I wouldn’t hold your breathe on this one.