Walker. For a look at the next step towards getting on the ice. Patrick . Patrick Walker what a big milestone last night. But the Vegas Golden Knights still have a long way until the puck drops on their first regular season game. Remember. This is a team without players or a head coach. Lets take a look at whats still to come for the nhls newest franchise. On june 20th. The Golden Knights will have its expansion draft. Theyll pick one player from each of the other 30 nhl franchises. Most of each teams roster is fair game. Teams can only protect part of their roster from the expansio team staff will introduce the 30 players at tmobile arena in front of fans. Thatll happen just ahead of the nhl awards ceremony held there later that night. Two days later. The nhl draft kicks off in chicago. The Golden Knights will get one of the first 6 picks. Determined by a lottery system. Then. Theyll get the third pick in each of the subsequent rounds. The team will hit the ice for the preseason in late september. October. Chris maathuis is here. And chris. Was front anc center last night to the start of the next chapter in las vegas becoming a pro sports town. Chris Maathuis maybe the most surprising part from last night is the 5thousand showed up for the naming party. Owner bill foley, gm George Mcphee and commissioner gary bettman were all surprised at the turnout. As soon as countdown ended and the fireworks went off. Vegas Golden Knights merchandise was available for purchase. They had hats, shirts and sweatsht buy stuff were long. Lucky fans bought their knights gear. Three hours after the name reveal the Stores Closed and profits were tallied up. Nehme Abouzeid sr. Marketing officer; we havent had a full day, last night we did upwards of 60thousand. I didnt realize how big the demad was until i was an cal pizza ketichen and somebody offered to buy all the stuff i had for any price, thats when i knew it really rank true there was fan support introduced to the market in the next few weeks. Right now you can buy stuff at tmobile arena or any of the 10 mgm resorts. Over at the arena outlet there was a steady stream of buyers even if they havent really embraced the name just yet. rick spelling fan im still working on the name, not su success in hockey, but i like their swag though, not too bad. Brian woodruff fan; i picked out the tech shirt, i love the emblem and the documentary on how they created the name, i think the knight is a cool name. Chris Maathuis youll soon see some different logos on the clothing in the next few weeks. Theres one that has is two crossing swords with a bright but from a merchandising standpoint, the initial sales is a Great SuccessDenise Denise valdez the Golden Knights name is getting some mixed reaction on our facebook page. Eugene says. Im not sure he could have picked a worst name. Doesnt represent nevada or vegas at all. Christopher is indifferent. Would have preferred silver knights but im ok with it. Just do well and make the name worth something audra says shes all for it. I like the explanation of how the logo and name was chosen. Vegas has strength. Cant wait to watch the games. But brandon has a different idea. Is it too late to change the name to the rough knights . Much more fitting for vegas. paul joncich 48 Million People are traveling out of town for the long Holiday Weekend. And 63 of them say theyll be driving. Thats about a 3 percent drop from last year according to tripadvisor. On a typical Holiday Weekend. The i15 corridor near primm is backed up. Clear. Either way. This weekend is expected to be huge for vegas. Our city was ranked number one on the list of top thanksgiving day destinations. paul joncich locals might complain about the increase in traffic this weekend around town. But it could be worse theres la traffic. Then theres la thanksgiving traffic. This is what drivers dealt with last night. The backup stretched for miles. Creating gridlock into the night. paul joncich close to a third ot steer clear of the roads. And fly instead. But theyre likely not going to avoid crowds by doing so. We sent Mauricio Marin to Mccarran Airport to check on the crowds there. Mauricio hows it looking right now . Mauricio Marin a lot of people are excited to be landing in las vegas for thanksgiving. Some of them visiting family. Others working to get away from it all and vacation here instead. Baggage claim and i gotta say things appear to be running smoothly. No major delays according to flight aware and looking like some airplanes are even touching down a few minutes early so people can get their Holiday Weekend on early. But for those of you who are still flying outor know someone thats taking off this eveningyou should know that some of the parking lots and structures are near capacity so its going to take you extra time to find a Mccarran Airport folks suggest travelers arrive at least two hours before their flight time departure. A few extra minutes if you can. And if youre picking up family and friends from the airport tonighthave them give you the pick up passenger column number thats at curbside so its easier to find them and load up. Mauricio Marin remember mccarran has a cellphone lot off kitty hawk where you can wait until folks are ready to be picked upso you dont get a headache driving reporting live. Mauricio marin. 8 news now. Denise Valdez with the increase in airport traffic this weekend. A lot more people will be getting taxis. And it turns out. The Taxicab Authority is looking into doing away with its 3dollar credit card surcharge. However adjustments could be made to make that money up elsewhere like a small fare hike. The move comes as Cab Companies see a drop in e Ridesharing Companies like uber and lyft. Denise ValdezSomething Else to keep tabs on this week besides your flight status. The weather. So far this week its been cool and sunny. Tedds got more on what else to expect this week. Hes out at a holiday toy drive tonight. Hi tedd arizona but now were seeing much tranquil conditions. Mostly clouds right now high humidity and dewpoints due to the rain that passed through this morning. Winds breezy at times but cool 60s today and not 70s thats for sure. Evening and show you what to expect. Temps cooling off bigtime as skies beging to clear tonight. Oling off temps in the mid 50s and sunny and chilly by tomorrow a. M. For your morning commute. Well have your thanksgiving forecast coming up in a few minutes what better time to talk about this years hottest gifts. Michelle mortensen is back with a look at the things you might want to pick up this weekend. Plus. The holidays are all about happiness with the family. But metro police have some tips on how to make sure everyone stays safe this season. this is 8 news now at five. paul joncich while some families are planning out their thanksgiving meal. Others are laying out their agenda for whats typically one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Beginning tomorrow. Then its cyber monday. Which is expected to get 1. 8 million nevadans online. This year. A lot of stores have come out saying they will not be open thanksgiving day. But others are sticking with the shift in hours. To check the hours before heading out. Just go to las vegas now dot com. Denise Valdez gifts that give back are always popular for the holidays and this year our consumer advocate Michelle Mortensen has found many that will delight everyone on your gift giving list no matter their age. And be sure to log onto or experience. So you can shop while you watch. People they serve here. Create these beautiful scarves and pieces of art. Each pieceis hand made. And even vegas icon Elvis Presely was a huge fan. Your purchase of any of these items. Benefit the artists and this amazing organization. Its a great gifth and these bobs from sketchers are pawfection. The limited Edition Collection featuring fun prints of dogs and cats and benefit best friends animal society,. These giving pillows from pottery barn teen also feature adorable pups. And a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the aspca and hooray for the underdog is the go to spot for greeting cards and stationery for animal lovers. All of their fun pieces feature images and inspiring profiles of rescue dogs and cats who were abandoned and given a Second Chance at life. These headphones from lstn look amazing. Theyre actually made from real wood. But even better when you buy one. Portions of the proceeds go to with Starkey Hearing foundation. To date, lstn has changed over 20,000 lives worldwide. Life straw is also changing lives. Their water filters, straws and containers make contaminated water safe to drink. And when you buy any of their products. Proceeds are used to provide a child wiith Safe Drinking Water for an entire school year in a developing community. And these cool sandles from sseko also give back in a big way. Every purchase of their sandals. Handbags or jewelry gives a woman in east africa the chance to attend university. Sseko also employs a team of 50 women in uganda who handcraft their products while earning an income to support their families. Speaking of jewelry. Prices from joan hornig designed to make a statement and a difference. Her collection features gorgeous cuffs, necklaces, earrings, cufflinks and more. And the best part. All profits are donated to the charity of the purchasers choice. The same premise applies to lush charity pots. Procedes from these luxurious body lotions benefit organizations of your choice working for environmental conservation. Or human and Animal Rights issues. And be sure to check out all of their holiday themes items which are also perfect for anyone on too with their gifts. Bears for humaity creates adorable, high quality teddy bears. And when you buy one a bear is also donated to a needy child. Even more amazing the products are made using only Certified Organic materials and fair trade practices. They also e employing atrisk women. And these bixbee backpacks are super cute for kids and when you buy one. A backpack filled with School Supplies is also donated to a child in need. All of these great gifts give back in an amazing way. Them on our website. Just look for michelles holiday gift guide. Our pinterest page. Or my facebook page. Im mm Denise Valdez tomorrow michelle is revealing her top picks for stocking stuffers. And if you missed one of her gift guides or if want to learn more about any of the products featured go to our website and click on michelles holiday gift guide. Or check out her pinterst page. Denise Valdez earlier this week. Want them sitting on your doorstep while youre at work. Well the Us Postal Service is making it even easier to keep your packages safe if do end up sending it home. On its website. You can register to track packages from the moment its shipped to when its delivered. You can even add special instructions. Like leave it at a neighbors house if no ones home. Or requre a signature. Denise Valdez metro police are also sharing some tips to keep you safe. Because we tend to see a rise in crime this time of year. Op Daylight Hours when possible. And with a friend. Always be aware of your surroundings. Dont overload your arms with boxes and bags. In the event you need to defend yourself. And be sure to park in a welllit area. Of course if you ever see something suspicious. Call police immediately. paul joncich cooler weather finally took over this week. And its really starting to but there are some changes that could make a difference for those wanting to snatch up those black friday deals. Lets get back out to tedd florendo for more from the holiday toy drive at tobin fiat this evening. How are things going out there . Temps in the mid 60s and milder on the east side of town where were lower in elevation and obviously cooler for the westside near the mountain where wind barreling through. Regional temps also stayed chilly this morning and not today as most of the state stayed below average. Satellite and radar composite shows clear skies after the clouds we had yesterday. We have cooler weather in the wake of that cold front so temps will take a while to recover. Some areas in souther nevada. Freeze alerts have been issued but las vegas not under that freeze warming. We stay cold and but not under a freeze warning as we get temps we havent seen since february 7th. Tonight expect a low near 40 and chilly as youlle winds become more light breezes tonight and less windy as earlier today. Tomorrow expect a high in the mid 60s and milder and finally near average for a change. Sunny skies continue as we wrap up the workweek. Extended forecast shows milder temps into the weekend with more clouds by sunday. Slight chance for showers on monday and we clear up again. We turn mild by the weekend and stay cool and more seasonably next week. Overnight lows stay chilly in the 40s for much of next week. Hoping to avoid adding to their waistline. paul joncich but there are some simple tricks to making your feast. Better on your body. Denise Valdez plus want a big meal. But dont want to cook . Tonight at 6. We break down the options for the valleys news leader will be right back. coming up. More the 48 million americans are on the move for thanksgiving and were tracking planes trains and automobiles. Plus, president elect trump appoints two women to top level positions. Coming up on the cbs evening news with scott pelley. out on thanksgiving. But what nobody wants is the holiday weight gain. paul joncich fortunately. Its pretty easy to make some substitutions for a healthier feast. Recipes have more sugar and fat than necessary. So try using fatfree broth for basting the turkey or making gravy. And use nutrasweet or agave nector as a sugar alternative in dishes. Denise Valdez you can also use fruit purees instead of oil in baked goods. Its a good idea to limit the amount of oil you use. So go for a lowfat butter finally tonight. One last look at the i15 near stateline. paul joncich traffic is still flowing smoothly. But expect the freeway to get a little more crowded in the next few hours as folks get off work and hit the road. Several hundred thousand are expected to make their way into vegas for the long Holiday Weekend. paul joncich thanks for watching 8 news now at five. The valleys news leader. Denise Valdez the cbs evening news is next. Well see you at six. capt captioning sponsored by cbs e. Quijano america on the move. This is crazy. Er ive never seen it like this. Quijano the busiest holiday rush in nearly a decade. Millions jam highways, airports, and trains. Plus a security lockdown for the thanksgiving parade. In also tonight, two women join the trump team, haley for u. N. Ambassador, devos for education secretary. Buying groceries just got a whole lot easier. Its a great time to be a shopper. Gh its a tough time to be a supermarket. And quijano and. Were under the lincoln memorial. Un were about 75 feet underground. Quijano a National Treasure is being restored by the monuments man. This is the cbs evening news