When DeAngelo was let go by the Philadelphia Flyers, and many believed the Carolina Hurricanes were interested in signing him as a free agent. People thought the Hurricanes' GM, Don Waddell, had a plan to acquire DeAngelo without a trade.
Since the trade didn't happen, the Flyers decided to buy him out, and it seems like the Carolina Hurricanes, his former team and favored destination, don't want to reunite with him.
DeAngelo has made history as the first NHL player to be bought out twice. The main concern, though, is his behavior. Until he does something about that, the interest towards him will always be limited.