Devolution is a process of decline. Something that has gone from great to good, good to bad.
When devolution occurs, things have gone in a negative direction.
We're not here for a vocabulary lesson. We're here to watch the Detroit Red Wings win games. There have been many times this Season that the Wings should have gained ground on the competition but they did not take advantage.
Sadly, the Wings have gone from hanging in there, to currently battling it out for a wild card spot.
The Wings, with the exception of a few players, have devolved into mediocrity, and it's not acceptable to the many Fans that pay the price to watch the Wings.